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The Zoic Paramount Jersey is a nice, relaxed-fit cycling shirt made from moisture-wicking technical fabric. It features a zippered pocket on the sleeve and one on the lower back. On most days I could do without either pocket, since I tend to ride with a backpack, but once in a while rear pockets come in handy.
The story behind the Paramount is the material—it’s made from 57% polyester and 43% bamboo charcoal. Bamboo charcoal is classified as an eco-fabric because it’s man-made from a sustainable resource. I’m not sure how baking bamboo in a 1472°F kiln to produce the charcoal is more environmentally friendly than growing cotton or raising sheep, but bamboo does grow like a weed. A member of the grass family, in the right conditions bamboo can grow more than six inches a day.
From a technical standpoint, bamboo charcoal is incredibly porous and thus it displays profound absorption properties. According to an article on Treehugger.com, bamboo charcoal:
Absorbs 2,4-dichloro-hydroxybenzene, a pollutant in drinking water, as well as surplus chlorine, chloroform. Removes odour from smelly places like inside footwear, bathrooms and kitchens. Chemicals like formaldehyde, ammonia, benzene are also seemingly attracted to the porous structure of bamboo charcoal. Extracts humidity from the air and converts this moisture into negative ions reversing the onset of ‘stale air’ in indoor environments. It can even dissipate Electromagnetic (EM) waves, such as emitted by electrical appliances. Remember the EGG that you put into your fridge to absorb ethylene gas and extend the life of your fresh fruit and veg? Bamboo charcoal can do that too. Drop some in your fish tank to keep the water clean. The list goes on…
The Paramount is available in five colors, in sizes S-XXL. It retails for $45.00. Visit www.zoic.com for more info.
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