你可以把竹子穿在身上Not only can you sit and walk on bamboo, but you can wear it tooThis amazing plant is now being made into clothes!
by Pamela Osment
Furniture and flooring usually come to mind when we think of ways to use bamboo. Not many of us, though, think of bamboo clothing! But that might be changing with the popularity of an amazing fabric made from bamboo.
The process
How can a material used to make hard floors also be used to make soft cloth? In 2001, researchers in Beijing figured out that it’s all in the processing. Today, two main methods are used.
Mechanical
In the mechanical process, woody parts of the bamboo plant are crushed. The fibers are then combed and spun into thread. Afterward, color can be added and the threads made into cloth.
Chemical
The chemical process is the most common and uses the entire bamboo plant. The crushed fibers are "cooked" in chemicals and then turned into thread. Some don't like this process and worry that the chemicals may hurt the environment. However, others believe that the many benefits of this bamboo fabric outweigh the negatives.
The benefits
Cotton has long been known as the world's wonder fabric for its comfort and many uses. But if bamboo cloth manufacturers have their way, bamboo may soon leave cotton in the dust. Those who wear clothes made from bamboo say that they are as comfortable as cotton. These clothes feel like cashmere, yet they're a lot less expensive. However, in terms of benefits, comfort and cost are just the beginning!
Some trees require around 60 years to grow. But bamboo can grow almost a meter a day. This makes it one of the world's most renewable plants. It requires no chemicals and very little water for growth. These facts ease the minds of environmentalists. Customers are pleased that the fabric absorbs moisture better than cotton and doesn't hold odors in. It keeps wearers cool and dry. Plus, it can be thrown into the washer and dryer, and it comes out wrinkle-free! No wonder so many people are now calling bamboo the new wonder fabric!
More Information
When you wash your bamboo clothes, it's recommended you use a gentle, cold-water cycle. Then to help your bamboo clothes last longer, let them dry naturally on a clothesline. If you do use an electric dryer, be aware that bamboo fiber draws moisture away from other types of fiber--- meaning that your bamboo clothes may still be moist when all of your other clothes are dry.
Grammar
.......in terms of benefits, comfort is just the beginning!
just the beginning- It's the beginning of the long list. it means there is more than just saying. there is very important, has more to be added or mention, it can be used at the positive way and negative way.
There is more to your birthday surprise; this trip to the salon is just the beginning.
I woke up late and I missed the bus so I was late to work, little did I know it was just the beginning of a very bad day.
Vocabulary
come to mind-浮现脑海
*Do you know any good French restaurants? Nothing comes to mind right now.
*The name " Bee Gees" comes to mind when you talk about the 70's.
processing-加工或处理的 process-处理
*Processing camera film is a thing of the past since most cameras today are digital.
*This software can speed up data processing.
mechanical-机械的,与机械有关的,
*The airplane crash was caused by mechanical failure.机械故障
*All the mechanical parts of this vehicle are imported from Germany.机械零件.
leave something or someone in the dust - 使望尘莫及.dust-尘土,灰尘.
*Once the new cell-phone is available, it'll leave other competitors in the dust.上市...叫竞争者..
*His problem-solving abilities leave me in the dust.解决问题的能力..
renewable- 再生的,可更新的 re-再一次 new-新的 able-可以的
*This kind of car uses renewable fuel.再生能源
*Many scientists are developing technologies that use renewable energy resources.再生能源
moisture-水分,湿气,水气.
*This kind of soil can retain more moisture than others.土壤..保持水分..
*He turned on the vent to let the excess moisture evaporate faster. 过多的....蒸发.
Chat Room
comb (n)-梳子
to comb (v)-梳理，梳整
The fibers are combed and spun into thread. 纤维加以梳理再纺成线
comb/ comb through 搜寻,搜索,澈底的搜查,仔细的,彻底的搜寻,地毯式的寻找.
The police combed the area.
The police combed through the area.
fine-tooth comb-齿牙很密的梳子
go over something with a fine-tooth comb.彻底的搜寻,地毯式的寻找.
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washer and dryer= cloth washing machine and cloth dry machine.洗衣机和烘干机
washing machine-洗衣机
the washer and dryer-明确的说是a clothes washer and a clothes dryer
dishwasher-洗碗机
hand dryer- 手烘干机
hairdryer/ blow dryer- (头发)吹风机
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