The proprietary fiber used for our plush chenille is called Soybu™. As the name suggests it is made from a blend of soy and bamboo. Together, they form the world’s newest fiber, fitting perfectly into a consumer mindset that welcomes earth-friendly renewable resources in all facets of life. Soy fibers are manufactured from the byproduct of soy processed for the food market and is completely organic.
Natural bamboo is one of the world’s most prolific and fastest growing plants and is 100% biodegradable and naturally regenerative. A spinning process makes bamboo fiber softer than the softest cotton with a natural sheen to the surface, which feels similar to silk or cashmere.
Combining the silkiness inherent in soy, with the durability of bamboo results in garments that are easy to wear and care for and environmentally friendly. By marrying soy and bamboo into Soybu, we’ve created a fiber that feels like cashmere, is cool on the skin, and has the added benefits of being naturally antimicrobial and environmentally friendly.
Some characteristics of soybean and bamboo protein fiber:
▪ Cashmere feel but smoother almost like a second skin.
▪ Excellent moisture absorption and air transport with natural resistance to bacteria.
▪ The soybean fibers contain 16 amino acids that are nourishing and have health benefits to human’s skin. When these amino acids come in contact with skin they can activate skin protein that renews and releases the brilliance of skin. No other fiber possesses this property. Soybean protein fiber is the only botanic protein fiber in the world.
▪ Excellent drape, comfort, easy care and fast drying.
▪ Great colorfastness – both sunlight and perspiration resistant.
▪ Moisture transport properties help move airborne toxins and dirt away from skin.
▪ Soybean and bamboo protein fibers blended with polyester raise the properties of comfort, beauty, anti-crease and wrinkle resistance attributes.
▪ Bamboo’s natural anti-bacterial function replaces the need to add chemical antimicrobial that can cause skin irritation and allergy when added to apparel. 100% biodegradable.
▪ Provides protection from ultra-violet radiation. The bamboo fiber absorbs most ultra-violet rays and protects the skin from these damaging effects. Feels cool to the touch, keeping your body heat regulated.
