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Hemp and Marijuana: What’s the difference?

Hemp and Marijuana: What’s the difference?

Dec 27, 2022 | Agriculture & Gardening, Hemp Products, Natural Fibers

When you work with natural fibers and sustainable materials, one of the greatest sources of confusion is the relationship between hemp and marijuana. Are they the same, or are they different? I can’t tell you how many times I’ve brought up the subject of...
Oeko-Tex Certification for bamboo fabric

Oeko-Tex Certification for bamboo fabric

Dec 7, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Green Living, Natural Fibers

When you shop for bamboo and other natural fiber clothing, chances are you want to purchase and wear fabrics that have the fewest chemicals and the smallest carbon footprint. But measuring those factors is not always easy. In most cases, we have to rely on a...
Hemp vs Bamboo: The Ultimate Comparison

Hemp vs Bamboo: The Ultimate Comparison

Dec 5, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Hemp Products, Natural Fibers

In the arena of natural alternative resources, two towering crops dominate the field. In some ways strikingly different, but with a great deal in common, hemp and bamboo have each risen to prominence in recent decades. And because of their similarities, the temptation...
New Bamboo Undies from Boody Wear

New Bamboo Undies from Boody Wear

Jun 10, 2022 | Bamboo Products, Bambu Batu, Natural Fibers

NOTE: This article first appeared in February 2016, most recently updated in June 2022. To make shopping easier, we have included some affiliate links. That means if you follow the link and make a purchase, we might earn a small commission, at no additional cost to...
The Beauty of Daisy House Bamboo Towels for 2022

The Beauty of Daisy House Bamboo Towels for 2022

Nov 22, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Natural Fibers

At Bambu Batu, we started selling bamboo towels long before most people even knew what a bamboo towel was. And since 2006, we’ve tried and tested at least 10 or 20 brands of towels made with some percentage of bamboo. But then we finally discovered Daisy House...
Top 8 Best Bamboo Towels for 2022

Top 8 Best Bamboo Towels for 2022

Nov 16, 2021 | Bamboo Products, Featured Posts, Natural Fibers

When we started selling bamboo towels more than a decade ago, there weren’t many brands to choose from. Back then, in 2006, BAMBU BATU was still the only all-bamboo boutique in California. But we were determined to stock our shelves with some incredible bath...
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