First, you need to understand that there are two types of bamboo fabrics. Bamboo viscose is a beautiful, silky fabric that is purely for fashion and hand. It is not a performance fabric. In fact, bamboo viscose is no better than ordinary cotton in terms of dry time. There is also a bamboo charcoal product currently being marketed on a limited basis. It yields a fabric similar to Cocona® in that it promises fast dry times. However, the patented process from Cocona, Inc. keeps a greater amount of particles active during the creation of enhanced fibers. Consequently, the performance of Cocona® fabrics is superior to that of bamboo. Both bamboo fabrics are typically unbranded, unsupported commodities. Performance claims by bamboo charcoal are not supported with regular testing or certification. As commodity fabrics, anyone can use these. Cocona, Inc. is the original inventor, developer and marketer of Cocona® natural technology™. Cocona, Inc. tests and certifies each of its fabrics. Only certain, top quality mills have been licensed to produce Cocona® fabrics and yarns. Only the best brands are licensed to use Cocona® fabrics and yarns. The Cocona® brand is supported with advertising, promotions, public relations, hang tags, point of sale materials and training. The Cocona® website proudly references its brand partners and promotes Cocona® garments from these quality brand partners.