Bamboo ski pole comeback

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Everything old turns new again, and ski poles are no exception. First manufactured out of bamboo in the early days of skiing, ski pole construction switched to steel, and then aluminum in the late 1950s. Today poles can be made from any of these materials, or from more costly composites like carbon fibre or graphite. Or, they can be made from … [Read more...]

Bamboo: The ultimate green fabric

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Bamboo isn’t only for Asian cuisine and building materials; you can also wear it or decorate your home with it. Maybe you’ve received a pair of bamboo socks, or sheets or a shirt as a gift. If so you’ve likely noticed how wonderfully soft and silky it feels. “I got a bamboo duvet and sheets for Christmas and love them,” says Cathy … [Read more...]