Mountain Junky Technical T Shirts and products made from the new eco wonder material Bamboo fiber.
One of the first outdoor equipment manufacturers to bring the advantages of bamboo fibre to technical clothing. Bamboo fibre is quite unique in the fact it is naturally antibacterial and has similar characteristics to climacool but is wholly natural. Made from Bamboo pulp it is a wholly sustainable crop, requiring no pesticides, fertilizers or irrigation to be productive.
Its technical properties make it an ideal solution for outdoor clothing.
Bamboo is incredibly soft
Bamboo has a naturally soft silky feel to the fibre and Mountain Junky products have gone one step further, they contain a proportion of elastane making the product fit like a glove, but they will not grab and pull but will flow with your body's movement.
Bamboo has a natural Antibacterial Deodorizing function
Bamboo is antibacterial, antifungal and anti-static. In the wild, bamboo thrives naturally without using any pesticides or fertilisers. It is seldom eaten by pests or infected by pathogens. Why? Scientists found that bamboo owns a unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis bio-agent named "bamboo kun". This substance bonds tightly with bamboo cellulose molecules during the normal process of bamboo fibre growth. This natural feature is retained in fabric form. Even after 50 washes it still remains effective. (No more stinky gear sacks)
Wicks away moisture keeping you comfortable and dry.
Bamboo is the fastest growing plant in the world, mainly because it has extraordinary water absorbency which helps it to grow fast. In fabric form it retains this unique, remarkable property. It’s 3-4 times more absorbent than cotton. It 'wicks' away moisture from the body which then evaporates, keeping you - naturally - drier and more comfortable. When combined with 'Bamboo Thermo-control' qualities, you have an incredibly flexible addition to your technical wardrobe.
Thermo-control.
Bamboo is remarkably breathable. In the heat, bamboo is naturally cool to the touch and this property is maintained in its fabric form. The cross-section of the bamboo fibre is filled with various micro-gaps and micro-holes. It has much better moisture absorption and ventilation. It's also very warm in cold weather, because of the same micro structure; as a base layer, warm air gets trapped next to the skin.
Mechanically strong.
Bamboo is remarkably strong being made up of uniform round fibres it is 1/3 stronger than cotton for the same weight, this means garments can be lighter further enhancing the properties of the product meaning less weight to carry.
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