Stem selection
First step: harvesting the bamboo. Artisans use 'pseudosasa japonica' bamboo and only gather stems aged 2 years. This way, the straws will be sufficiently resistant and thin.
The selected bamboo stems are then cut and sun-dried, then gathered for storage.
Polishing the canes
The bamboo canes are polished, to remove dust and leave the stems smooth and shiny.
Cutting
Depending on our customers' needs, bamboo straws are cut to a length between 12 and 25 cm.
Sanding the ends
Due to the burns caused by the blade, the ends of the straw turn black. Using a machine, the artisan must abrade both ends of the freshly cut bamboo straw. This step produces a smooth, shiny straw at the ends.
High-pressure wash
A first wash with water is carried out to remove all dust. A high-pressure pump is used, guaranteeing optimal cleaning.
Natural drying
The bamboo straws are then left out in the sun for a first drying stage, until there's no moisture left at all.
Purification by boiling
The next step is to boil the bamboo straws in water diluted with baking soda. The goal here is to eliminate all mould, bacteria or fungus, and to destroy living cytoplasm to ensure this mould never comes back.
Final machine drying
After boiling, the artisans carry out a third sun-drying stage until the bamboo straws are no longer damp. To make sure the straws are properly dry at the end of the cleaning process, they're machine-dried.
Laser engraving
The final step, and certainly the most important one for you! Thanks to a high-performance laser machine, your logo is engraved on the bamboo straws. This final step adds real value to this 100% natural straw, which you can personalise as you wish.
This laser technique offers a clean, precise finish, for graphic designs just as well as fine lettering. An eco-responsible product you can fully make your own, to stand out in the hospitality industry!
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