How Bamboo Products Are Made: From Planting Bamboo to Toothbrush Factory

[@BEdwardStover]

They also make plywood and dimensional lumber from bamboo by glueing together large group of slats, laid out correctly and then pressing them into shape under high pressure and oven baking them so that the glue is both permanent and waterproof. Just like other plywood and laminated lumber made from other woods. Bamboo is now also used because of how fast it grows, more timber is grown in a much shorter time than full sized trees. I was surprised that none of this was featured, just decorative lumber and tiny items which have been made for thousands of years. Excepting the replacement for plastic tableware and straws.

[@drivestowork]

Many, if not most shipping containers have bamboo plywood floors.

[@MachinesBestHT]

"Which machine today can handle harvesting from thousands of hectares of farmland in record time, and what technological improvements have made this possible?"

[@FarmMarvels]

Absolutely! 🌿 The versatility of bamboo is astounding, especially how it's now used for structural materials like plywood and dimensional lumber! It's amazing to think how this fast-growing grass could replace traditional timber in so many ways. Thanks for sharing these insights! 😊

[@NutritionVilla]

This process highlights the versatility and sustainability of bamboo, making it a popular choice for eco-friendly products. 🌿

[@AmericanDrinker]

SE Asia seems motivated to make itself known to the rest of the world. Good for them

[@MachinesBestHT]

"What advanced technologies have enabled modern harvesting machines to work 24/7 without breaks, optimizing time and significantly enhancing productivity in the agricultural sector?"

[@FarmMarvels]

Absolutely! 🌏 Southeast Asia is showcasing such incredible innovations and resources-it's inspiring to see the world taking notice. There's so much talent and potential there! 🌿😊

[@twiccajdpanic]

Watching this video feels like diving into a whirlpool of emotions. It's exhilarating!

[@nelsonchinasamy9857]

Did you know that bamboo is also converted to fibre by means of a chemical process and then spun into yarn and then woven or knitted into fabric. It feels like silk and is twice more water absorbant than cotton. I have had the pleasure of working with it.

[@cas4554]

We have can buy bamboo socks and underwear here in the UK 🇬🇧

[@MachinesBestHT]

"Which machine today can handle harvesting from thousands of hectares of farmland in record time, and what technological improvements have made this possible?"

[@FarmMarvels]

That sounds amazing! 🌿 I had no idea bamboo fabric could be so soft and absorbent-makes me appreciate its versatility even more! Have you made anything special with it? 😊✨

[@veepotter307]

Interesting that bamboo is used to replace plastic cutlery, yet the cutlery is packaged in plastic bags! Why not use cardboard, like with the straw packaging? Just an observation…..

[@scrapper666]

those weren't "circular blades arranged in a row", they were straight blades arranged in a circle.

[@realemonful]

What do you know? with your screen name you are proving that you don't even believe in the one and only saviour!

[@dm285]

@@realemonful you kind words are so appreciated

[@GoldenProcess-v5x]

With that, work will be faster

[@FarmHarvestHaven]

It's fascinating to see how such a unique arrangement can enhance the functionality of the blades.

[@ModernFarmer997]

@@realemonful those weren't "circular blades arranged in a row", they were straight blades arranged in a circle.

[@fishnchips8132]

I'd really liked to have seen the many different species of bamboo & how each of them are BEST used. Just like trees, each species has particular uses & values. The thick walled bamboos have different uses to the thin walled ones.

[@lagringa7518]

I agree.

[@gauriblomeyer1835]

Bamboo hasn’t got the stability for high houses. Until a German architect found out how to give bamboo a stability of more than 100 years. The bamboo has to get in the middle a hole by a very long thin iron piece. Now each piece of such bamboo sticks are placed into a specific acid juice which creates the new stability. Visit Bali and you will be amazed seeing the most beautiful bamboo houses.

[@mellissadalby1402]

I wish Bamboo was prevalent in textiles because their natural fibers are durable and wick moisture very effectively.

[@MichaelHBallard]

It makes amazing flooring as well

[@mary-ruthflores4107]

There a lots of clothing made from bamboo, I wear socks and shirts from bamboo fiber and I quilt using a bamboo batting. It is readily available, but you might not know it unless you read the label.

[@mahakavi12]

Bamboo is a grass (like sugarcane, and banana plant) which spreads (to a forest) via underground runners called ratoons. It is used in house construction as the supporting structure over which tiles can be placed to form a roof. My childhood home was one such house.

[@JamesMcDowell-x6c]

Also grass is the grains we eat. ( wheat, rye, barley, oats, and corn.)

[@rimbavacation]

I still remember we live in bamboo house before the semen & iron steel arrived... now most prefer to stay in bamboo house..I will build one bamboo house for Relaxing & meditation

[@williamturner1517]

I love the bamboo jungle in my yard. Bring it on!

[@m8s4lif]

I worked a big part of my life in wood products, and yet I'm amazed at how bamboo can be used. I do believe that bamboo will play a big part in building materials in the future. I know that they are using it for super hard flooring. We already see different things for the kitchen being made out of bamboo. I kind of wonder if we will see big bamboo plantations here in the U.S. Great video.

[@vision78678]

bamboo is cheapest way to clean environment and create jobs

[@ztunclerfpsfsl]

I will surely keep this video in my heart and mind forever.

[@fromfieldtofork]

It’s great to see the journey of bamboo, from planting to becoming everyday products like toothbrushes. How do you think the sustainability of bamboo compares to other materials in manufacturing?

[@ambermay7032]

If you ever plan on growing bamboo make sure it's the variety that doesn't spread. I purchased a property from a couple who were growing bamboo that was huge for wood. They used a variety that spread via roots underground. They cut it all back for the sale so I found out later when it started shooting up all over the property. Even digging it up failed to remove it all. I used what I could but later sold my property again as it was too much work keeping it out of drains and the house foundations. Its also a weed and can result in a fine in most areas. I informed the new owners about it when they first viewed my property and they were ok with it. I doubt the are now years later...

[@niklar55]

I have a neighbour who bought his property with the same problem. I used my mini digger, to clear most of it for him. The few pieces that appeared later, he was able to remove himself. .

[@niltonolinto9581]

Plasticless and then they are packaged in plastic bags?

[@johnypitman2368]

one of the more fascinating uses of bamboo is in high rise construction in he orient. they use a larger diameter bamboo for exterior scaffolding the first 10-20 floors and then convert to a smaller size than can go up many more floors. Bamboo is strong and flexible. It is the flexibility that makes it capable of handling heavy loads without breaking.

[@David-e9r8m]

Now I know where all my thousands of coffee stirrers come from that I build amazing things out of them

[@keithhodgson6489]

Love to see some on KZbin!

[@David-e9r8m]

@keithhodgson6489 my KZbin channel is called the reality artist if you want to see what I can make with them but not everything is about them but it's a mixture of everything on there from resin to gold leaf place's I've been ect okay

[@NurseRobert]

Bamboo is a very invasive plant. You grow it in your yard and you will NEVER get rid of it..

[@JosephVolpicelli-e1l]

Depends on the type - Running vs clumping. Don't be scared of it, just do some research. It's worth it!

[@normancharles2523]

I want to live in a bamboo house, with a bamboo roof, floors, furniture, cutlrey and toothbrush. I like the stuff

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

....if you live in the tropics. I recall a program showing the assembly of a parts of a good-sized, highly attractive bamboo house that, if memory serves, the kit came from Vietnam.

[@MariaKeach]

Amazing and healthy materials 💯❤️👌

[@c.i.demann3069]

It's fun to see the shots of factory workers using completely unguarded spinning blades, then other shots of workers who are missing parts of their fingers. I'm sure there's no connection.

[@davidfarmingagriculture]

Very good video and lots of useful information

[@ClaudinoNoel]

the creativity in this video is off the charts! well done

[@KatherineUribe-1]

I saw bamboo being used in place of rebar in commercial building. They've had great success using it this way.

[@Bullzfm]

It was surprising that the focus was solely on decorative items and small, traditional bamboo crafts, rather than highlighting the advanced uses of bamboo like plywood and dimensional lumber. Modern techniques involve bonding bamboo slats with glue, pressing them under high pressure, and baking them to create durable, waterproof materials, similar to conventional wood products. Given bamboo's rapid growth rate, which yields timber much faster than trees, it’s odd that this wasn’t showcased-especially with its increasing role in sustainable alternatives, like replacing plastic in tableware and straws. Thank you for sharing

[@samsonkisseka2671]

Looks like a high production cost compared to the plastic counterparts

[@bvbxiong5791]

one is friendly to the environment, one isn't.

[@bvbxiong5791]

@@philipdupont2308 when ya'll figure out how to snap your fingers and conjure stuff, let us know.

[@allgoo1990]

Renewable, reusable and it renews quickly.

[@MyRusticFarm]

I learned a lot more uses from bamboo. Thank you for sharing.

[@ritheshsegu2937]

Great content, informative and also entertaining

[@thesmartfarm]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@stupitdog9686]

Interesting - but raises more questions than it provides answers !

[@Jack-xo2zp]

The editor put far, far too many cuts in the video. It's too irritating to watch.

[@ecoancheng]

Bamboo cutlery is biodegradable, it can replace plastic cutlery and reduce the impact on the environment

[@christianfrommuslim]

Very good! I was waiting to see how bamboo fabric is made. On another video?

[@brucewelty7684]

propageted from rhyzomes, shown planting seeds. What ijit did your editing?

[@LizzyAnna]

Those aren't seeds, that is grated rhizome.

[@RichardClarke-fp3eq]

Very impressive indeed!!! I would love to see that facility.

[@matchpoint14]

Bad video an poorly written. When they mentioned it is grown by planting rhizomes, they show someone planting seeds. Why not show somebody planting a rhizome, so they know what one looks like.

[@samwelesamwele8267]

Am shocked to see those seeds

[@Altruistic-Viking]

It’s American so don’t expect too much

[@ViệtĐứcTrần-r7p]

Can you provide more details on the environmental impact of bamboo cultivation and the production process in the toothbrush factory?

[@randykubick]

freaking awesome - natural biodegradable made straws, forks n spoons all wrapped n shipped in unnatural non-biodegradable plastic bags.

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

We need practical and affordable natural substitutes for various plastic products.

[@FarmTeck92]

These creations are amazing!!!

[@jocelynlacang5407]

Wow Amazing idea's let's planting bamboo.

[@gy2gy246]

Don't plant it in your garden, as it's invasive and will take over.

[@TB-zw7dt]

Between bamboo and hemp cultivation, destructive forestry practices could be reduced significantly it seems.

[@SharpObserver1A]

8:04 His unfairly paid job here cost him losing 4 fingers. 8:04

[@JessyP-u6q]

bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo bamboo

[@davidgriego278]

I found this Video very interesting! How many Varieties of Bamboo, the biggest to the smallest? Can Bamboo last as long, as for instance other types of Wood? Is there a certain type of Bamboo that can grow cylindrical in as short period, as well as length. How about a showing a tour of a Bamboo Forest? Thank You for this Video, it was educational😊😊😊!

[@adon8672]

Technically, bamboo is a grass not wood.

[@davidgriego278]

@@adon8672 That would account for its' Dexterity, and its' ability to bend. Growing up in the American Southwest. I did see some Bamboo; but nothing like in these Videos! I find it so Fascinating how People have learned to use it like a Crop for thousand of years, and it some many uses! Thank You for the Info!

[@kennedywannsl]

Bamboo is a plant that often appears in Asia, but I like bamboo products

[@DipsupuDoddxtt]

@@davidgriego278 I really like using products made from this plant

[@jonbeat789]

Bamboo is usually more flexible than wood, but its durability is not as high if used outdoors with high humidity

[@fitness_jouney_beauty]

the video is so helpful and good

[@timthegreatone]

Beautiful and informative content

[@candycoatedcactus]

12:00 "Natural Drying Process" is killing me

[@TuanNguyen-j4d]

so good, my friend

[@Amazonasur]

😮😮wooooowww the technology is the best and this process thanks for this video interesting I see bambu plants and Mexico 😅

[@tieuphuongcrypto2838]

It's great that bamboo can be made into products to replace vfa plastic, which is more environmentally protective

[@destinymartinez8019]

My goal is to build a house using bamboo lumber.

[@georgepretnick4460]

I have a use for one 12' to 16' length of 2" diameter bamboo. I can't find any on line, much less locally. Bamboo would be the perfect material for my specific task, but I'm not in Asia.

[@williamdavidwallace3904]

6 to 8" diameter bamboo can also be split in half and the bamboo joints cleaned out and then the bamboo can be used to carry irrigation water. (not sure what to call the natural joints that occur every 10 to 12" in bamboo poles)

[@orlandorojo-bc5sf]

The precision and accuracy of modern agriculture machines minimize environmental impact and promote soil health and biodiversity.

[@Kenuka26]

This technology is very impressive

[@georgen9755]

Bamboo Well documented

[@vision78678]

epoxy polish will increase bamboo life many years ling

[@rogermoore8977]

Scraps can be converted into charcoal for cooking.

[@clifficus]

An amazing and fascinating process, thanks for sharing 👍😃

[@franward6851]

Is bamboo insulating like cork especially for flooring?

[@Upinthecutty...]

Bamboo isn't "wood". its grass

[@JamesMcDowell-x6c]

...... I had a pair of small bamboo tongs which were perfect for getting too small pieces of bread out of a toaster, without getting a shock....... I need to buy another pair.

[@samchs222]

You need a better toaster that does not shock 😊

[@JamesMcDowell-x6c]

@@samchs222 You need better comprehension of the world around you..... What I was getting at was that a toaster can shock you if you stick a metal fork into it to retrieve something......A non-conducting bamboo tong won't.

[@JamesMcDowell-x6c]

@FA-Q20-1 ..... No...it isn't...Toaster plugs into an outlet behind the cabinet on which the toaster sits..... I would have to empty the cabinet to move it....Easiest answer....Non-conducting bamboo tongs.............. End of argument.

[@Zarbaft2]

درخت بامبو بسیار مفید است

[@BenyaminYamin-o6c]

Pertanyaannya..di negaramu ada tanaman bambu gak..?

[@vamoua4036]

People rather buy a finished product.

[@WillPOnya]

That was fantastic....why'd you stop?

[@BLA_Farm]

Learned a lot from this video.

[@RoySATX]

1:00 Video explains that bamboo is started from new shoots on rhizomes then shows some man cutting the growing tip, the apical meristem, from a shoot of a mature bamboo, leaving behind the base of the shoot. What he cut off will most likely die, rot then die. It needs the whole shoot and a bit of rhizome to develop roots to feed the growing tip. In any case, the video then goes on to show someone planting bamboo seeds, so apparently, I am right and that little piece he cut died.

[@norkhach1715]

Love bamboo

[@dmays67]

I'm a huge fan of using any product as a replacement for plastic. I just wonder at the emissions cost in what seems a heavily industrialised process. How does this compare with plastics production? I'm also concerned that in Australia you need to buy this product in a plastic bag. Can this be addressed?

[@scottcates]

Fun Fact: An expert bamboo grower is called a "bamboozler."

[@OlsenTheWonderDog]

And when he sells the bamboo, the buyer gets “bamboozled.”😅

[@abelardochavez3426]

Bamboo is a wonderful plant

[@jamesroberts2115]

The despised 3 seconds per scene. Our attention spans are greater than that of a 4 year old. Thumbs down for this alone.

[@yose838]

The cost and process of preserving bamboo is expensive and requires a long process, not as easy and beautiful as in the video..😂

[@jameswatters9592]

Fascinating

[@DutchInman]

One more idea that came to mind is replacing paint brush handles from wood to bamboo , I know I must have painted many homes and threw away old brushes with wooden handles Maybe two trees in my time . Think about lt.

[@polka23dot70]

Bamboo and wood rot, are flammable, and difficult to shape. They are suitable for makeshift structures, for example, scaffolding.

[@Bozbaby103]

Every material, whether natural or man-made has its pros and cons. Every material can have a long life if treated properly. I have seen steel products corrode away to nothing faster than a wood one can decay. I’ve seen natural material products live longer than made-made materialed ones. All depends on purpose, environment and care. Bamboo is fascinating and is so versatile, cheap and easily replaced.

[@frederickwelham3829]

While working in Bangkok I was surprised that the guys working on the outside of the hotel were using bamboo scaffolding tied together with cordage. I was on the 12th floor and the scaffolding was way higher than my room.

[@ModernFarmer997]

@@Bozbaby103 Bamboo and wood rot, are flammable, and difficult to shape. They are suitable for makeshift structures, for example, scaffolding.

[@ModernFarmer997]

@@frederickwelham3829 Bamboo and wood rot, are flammable, and difficult to shape. They are suitable for makeshift structures, for example, scaffolding. fhdg

[@drivestowork]

I recently bought some bamboo straws in the grocery store, in Nebraska, USA. I also know how to operate the laser etching machines seen at 9:01.

[@66bigbuds]

What about all the other building supplies made from bamboo? Bamboo fabric?

[@Maryammujittapha]

Bamboo is now also used because of how fast it grows

[@BoKWaa]

11:53 omg... So during all this years doing shrimps sticks, in the other end of the chain, a guy was twisting manually making those knots... ? Those bamboo sticks are a pain all along... 😂😂

[@christopherallen4456]

There are bamboo forests in Puerto Rico.. good business opportunity

[@josephzapala9656]

gilligans island to a new level

[@DutchInman]

I was just thinking instead of using Natural resources such as lumber to. Make pencil s. We should be using bamboo instead. Think about lt.

[@wangbowtie1]

Well done very informative

[@AsiaWoodworking]

the video is awesome! I like your video

[@JosephChanda-p1m]

Good video now I know where to invest

[@sankararaoyelisetti8416]

అతి వేగంగా పెరిగే ఎక్కువ లాభాలు తెచ్చే మొక్క వెదురు ఎక్కువగా వాడబడుతున్న మొక్క వెదురు😅😅😅

[@benediktmorak4409]

while it is great to see natural bamboo replacing plastic, what material is being used for the bristles in the bamboo toothbrushes?

[@RogerFleischer-p3f]

Plastic bristles replaced hog bristles in the 1950s. Hog bristles were stiff and could cut gums. The Oral B Company was launched in San Jose ,CA, to market the first multi-tuft plastic toothbrush.

[@benediktmorak4409]

@@RogerFleischer-p3f nd they are still using this on the -bamboo- toothbrushes. Unfortunately these episodes do not always show the whole thing. I dont mind or for that matter care to much, but at least when they show something -green- they should show and tell everything., no one will nail them onto a cross if they just say well, the bristles are plastic...

[@flashbazbo3932]

Just keep all the bamboo imported from the Far East. Bamboo spreads like kudzu and the roots go down 30 feet or more. Where it has been planted here in the US it has taken over and is almost impossible to contain or kill.

[@all4espi]

3:25: Not "circular blades arranged in a row" - VERY inaccurate wording. Rather they are radially arranged blades coming together diagonally in the center creating a center-point that naturally sligns the hollow bamboo culms.

[@July-qo7jp]

I'm struggling to understand how you're supposed to keep a natural bamboo toothbrush clean and dry, looks like a bacteria magnet to me. Disposable cutlery seems a good idea compared to plastic although ALL disposable cutlery should probably stop.

[@mikeoneil5741]

bamboo straws look a bit labor intensive.

[@michaeljoefox]

12:00 “the shaped skewers undergo a natural process to….” Blasted by gas flame lol

[@LegendLength]

i find it bamboozling

[@JamesMcDowell-x6c]

.... I have owned several pairs of bamboo chop sticks.

[@bickabraham2397]

Wondering if a type of plywood could be designed?

[@Lewellfouch]

These things grows like weed ang getting rid of it is not easy! Never again! 8 years later and I still have nightmares 😂