At Totally Bamboo we use only premium grade bamboo and then only the lower portion of each pole because it is much denser.The manufacturing of our designs is executed by highly skilled craftsmen with the guide of progressive and cutting edge engineering.For example, the Hawaiian Collection which features opposing grain end caps and inlay of contrasting bamboo, a detail commonly used in fine furniture making.This construction reduces the chance of warping in the boards, ensuring years of use.In addition to the design and engineering of Totally Bamboo Products, our factories adhere to stringent protocol, for curing and processing of the bamboo, resulting in the highest quality product attainable.
We do not use artificial dyes or stains to accomplish the colour of our bamboo.There are typically two colours in bamboo, light and dark.The light is the natural occurring colour of bamboo.And the darker colour is achieved by 'cooking' or steaming the bamboo to perfection; literally, a result of the heating process in which the natural sugar in the wood is caramelised, producing the darker, beautiful honey colour.All colours are permanent and will not fade or wash off.
The adhesive used in the making of our products is a high grade, non-toxic food grade glue which was developed by a specialised chemist for our exclusive use in the manufacturing of Totally Bamboo cutting boards and other items that may come into contact with food.
There are three types of grain in bamboo: Vertical grain, Flat grain and End grain.Vertical grain is approximately 0.6cm wide and is taken from the side of the split pole.Flat grain is approximately 1.6cm wide and is taken from the face of the pole.End grain is the cross section of the pole.Each grain type is beautiful in its own right and creates a distinctly different design aesthetic.
The welfare of our planet and the animals and people on it are our top priority, therefore our factories are ISO 9001 compliant wh...