The diagram below shows how fabric is manufactured from bamboo. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.

The flow chart illustrates how bamboo is transformed into fabric through a series of nine stages.

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, the production cycle begins with agricultural preparation and continues through several mechanical and chemical treatments before the material is ready to be used in clothing manufacturing. The process starts in spring, when bamboo is planted. After maturing over the growing season, the crop is harvested in autumn. The stems are

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sliced into thin strips, which undergo a crushing stage to produce a wet pulp. At

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point, water and amine oxide are added in order to soften the fibres and break them down

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. Once the fibres have been loosened, the mixture is filtered to separate the long strands from the surrounding liquid. These extracted fibres are

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spun into yarn using specialised equipment. The resulting thread is woven to create rolls of fabric. In the final stage, the completed textile is used to produce various garments,

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as socks, shirts, and other bamboo-based clothing items, completing the manufacturing cycle.