Bamboo

Discussion in 'Commodity Futures' started by Cuddles, Jul 19, 2019.

  1. comagnum

    comagnum

    Bamboo is an amazing resource - more & more homes have bamboo floors & furniture. I have bamboo growing in my yard - it creates an strong natural wall that is easy to mold & it contains the runoff of the topsoil, ideal for sloped borders which I use it for.

    I had looked for bamboo stocks some years back & never found any in the U.S..
     
    #11     Jul 19, 2019
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  2. rb7

    rb7

    I'm all in bamboo, underwear and sheets.
    Bamboo all the way!!
     
    #12     Jul 19, 2019
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  3. Cuddles

    Cuddles

    i swear, bought one of the cheapest bamboo undershirts I could find on Amazon, and it's incredible (had never worn bamboo). This is going to be the new cotton I feel. This is why I want in, I've redone a house in bamboo floors, but I don't think that moves as much volume as fabric would.

    I do wonder if there are bamboo dimensional lumber applications similar to plywood and/or 2x4's (though tough to beat steel I think).
     
    #13     Jul 19, 2019
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  4. themickey

    themickey

    When I was working as an employee, I had shoes or boots on all day long and suffered from hot sweaty feet. I changed to bamboo socks and it was way more comfortable.
     
    #14     Jul 19, 2019
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  5. vanzandt

    vanzandt

    I don't know about textiles... but bamboo flooring is hard to beat for the price, durability, and the look you get. Its about 30% cheaper than oak and its certainly a more sustainable source as compared to say a 50 year old oak tree. Bamboo grows pretty fast. Its good stuff. https://www.homedepot.com/b/Flooring-Hardwood-Flooring-Bamboo-Flooring/3-8-In/N-5yc1vZbrfeZ1z12x3s

    Know what else its always been good for in the backyard?
    Its infrared signature. Best place in the world to hide a few dozen.... whatever that other plant's called. :D
     
    #15     Jul 19, 2019
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