Newbie with questions about bamboo.

[Breeb]

Hi guys,
I desperately want to use cloth but unfortunately just cannot afford the modern all in one types :no: so I've been looking into bamboo flats.
Firstly can anyone point me in the right direction of where I can buy the material? What type of bamboo material do I actually need? Towelling? Do the just need to be overlocked? Will bamboo keep it's shape after been continually washed? How many of these would I need? 24? 36? :o

Sorry for all the questions, I just have no idea about this stuff just yet. I tried doing a search but figured it was just easier to start a thread because I'd be there for hours trying to find answers to all the questions.

TIA

[phineas]

You could buy either bamboo towelling or bamboo fleece.
Towelling is a bit more absorbent but also a bit bulkier. Both have their merits really.

I like to buy my fabric at Tiny Toosh.

And yep it just needs to be overlocked - and 24 sounds like a good number to have :thumbsup:

ETA: And yep bamboo washes really well :)

[susiehomemaker]

It also shrinks really well, so preshrink (hot wash, cold rinse and then hot drier) before cutting/overlocking :) The Bamboo fleece at Snaps Australia is excellent quality :)