# Biodegradable Enviro-Clothing Bamboo Couture By Anna Cohen is Eco-Friendly By Gaelle Devins | Published 2006-04-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothes-made-of-bamboo-anna-cohen References: [dailyemerald](http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/04/27/44507b5cb71cb) Luckily fashion designer Anna Cohen has created clothing line that uses [environmentally-friendly material into clothing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regeneration-nation). The latest innovation: [clothing made from bamboo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ettitudes-waffle-robe), which is biodegradable and easily renewable. “Cohen, a fashion designer from New York, who moved to Oregon from Italy to be a part of what she calls the “center for sustainability,” has worked with major fashion designers and companies such as Max Mara, Patrizia Pepe, [Guess](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bananabased-denim-collections) and Binicocchi. Cohen gave a presentation on globally responsible fashion Tuesday night in front of roughly 50 students, faculty and community members.” - Daily Emerald ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers to create eco-friendly clothing lines using biodegradable materials like bamboo. - **Biodegradable Materials:** Opportunity to utilize biodegradable materials, such as bamboo, in various industries to reduce environmental impact. - **Global Responsible Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion designers and companies to promote globally responsible fashion practices and raise awareness among consumers. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion:** Opportunity for the fashion industry to adopt sustainable practices and incorporate biodegradable materials into clothing manufacturing. - **Textile:** Opportunity for the textile industry to explore and invest in the production and use of biodegradable materials, like bamboo, as a more environmentally-friendly alternative. - **Education:** Opportunity for educational institutions to educate students, faculty, and community members about the importance of global responsible fashion and sustainable practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md) - [Sustainable Indian Streetwear Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloveify.md) - [Sustainable Bamboo Home Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ettitude.md) - [Eco-Conscious Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birla-cellulose.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Strong Bamboo Towels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-eco-paper.md) - [Eco-Minded Bridal Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastman.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md)