The bamboo cane is composed of cellulose fibers, like a tree, which lengths reach a centimeter (the wood fibers are typically a millimeter in length). Its long fibers contain lignin but also silica (SiO2) as opposed to wood.

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Its flexibility and strength come partly from the fact that it is hollow. When full, it is less flexible, heavier and more brittle. This diagram represents the diversity of forms (for different species) of a cross section of the rod.

The transformation of the cane opens another field of application for this material and can be used for weaving.

Making fine splitting in the longitudinal sense we can obtain fibers that can be used to produce very large and resistant cable.

Bamboo is distinguished by its relative flammability. When subject to high temperatures, it bends easily and keeps its new artificial form without losing its elasticity or strength.

Bamboo treatment