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"This mat is made from Purple Bamboo strips, measuring 150cm by 200cm," the commentator announced. After a pause, he seemed to predict that there would be skepticism among the crowd.
"Purple Bamboo to make mats? Can Purple Bamboo be used for that? The advanced cooling mats exported by our company, not a single one is made of Purple Bamboo. The last time Mr. Huang and I went fishing in the open sea off Qingdao, we used Purple Bamboo fishing rods. What did the senior angler say then? He mentioned that Purple Bamboo has excellent toughness, a beautiful color, and is the best choice for making fishing rods," said the honorary chairman of the Beijing City Fishing Association, who also happens to be the owner of a well-known bedding manufacturer.
