Bamboo is kind of like the Renaissance kid in high school who seemed to be able to do everything perfectly, without much effort. It grows faster than any other plant, with no help from pesticides or irrigation. It's exceedingly strong. And it has a softer side: When woven into fabric, the grass has the feel of cashmere and the sheen of silk.

It's no wonder the people at Sprout, an up-and-coming kids fashion retailer, make all of their clothes from this wonder-plant. Before you start conjuring crunchy, oatmeal-colored designs, let us assure you: This stuff is hip. Picture vibrant onesies, hoodies, tees and kimono-style tops with contrasting trim, elbow patches and beachy graphics like surfboards and hula girls.

Beautiful, organic, sustainable – what's not to love? When it comes to making the world a better place, we name bamboo, and the companies that promote it, "most likely to succeed."

Available online at sproutkidsclothing.com.