These days, anything made of bamboo is hot. The eco-friendly alternative is being used to make everything from furniture to clothing. What makes Plyboo stand out from other flooring companies are their amber colored pieces -- they aren't stained! Smith & Fong simply heat the bamboo, and its natural sugars caramelize to transform the Plyboo into a deeper, richer colour naturally.
The San Francisco-based company is channeling the new movement in environmental demands, but their innovations don't stop at Plyboo -- they also have Durapalm, a coconut-palm timber from Southeast Asia which is processed in a similar way.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Bamboo Products
- Opportunity to capitalize on the growing demand for eco-friendly bamboo products.
- Natural Sustainable Materials
- Disruptive innovation potential in developing and marketing products made from natural materials that undergo unique processing techniques.
- Environmentally Conscious Brands
- Opportunity to establish a brand focused on sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Furnishing
- Innovations in bamboo-based furniture and flooring for environmentally conscious consumers.
- Fashion
- Development of bamboo clothing and accessories to meet consumer demand for sustainable fashion products.
- Construction
- Identification and incorporation of natural sustainable materials, like bamboo, into construction practices to promote eco-friendly building techniques.
