why bamboo?
We want to strengthen communities, and that includes all part of the production chain. That's why we have chosen to produce our socks in bamboo.
Cotton cultivation is infamous for its depravation of land and heavy use of pesticides, chemical fertilizers and excessive use of water, which has destroyed and displaced local communities all over the world.
Bamboo needs no irrigation to grow and only needs a third of the water that cotton does.
![balck and white illustration of bamboo](http://akukoshop.com/cdn/shop/files/Bambuikon-grey-akuko_{width}x.png?v=1613705461)
BENEFITS OF BAMBOO FIBRES
![illustration of two feet with socks and a feather](http://akukoshop.com/cdn/shop/files/silky-smooth-akuko_{width}x.png?v=1613705458)
Bamboo textile is very soft and gives a luxury feeling. It requires less washing than most cotton are noted to keep their bright colors significantly longer too.
![illustration of two feet with dress socks smelling good with flowers](http://akukoshop.com/cdn/shop/files/nice-smell-akuko_{width}x.png?v=1613705459)
the fiber is odour resistant and anti-bacterial.
![illustration of a thermometer with perfect temperature](http://akukoshop.com/cdn/shop/files/perfect-temperature-akuko_{width}x.png?v=1613705459)
Bamboo helps regulating the body temperature, it keeps you warm in cold climates and cool in warmer environments. This is due to its breathability and high absorption abilities.