Five fantastic eco-friendly textiles

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Hemp

This cannabis plant not only grows rapidly but doesn’t even exhaust the soil. The tenacious textile created from hemp is not only good for skin but often replaces cotton in various cases. This fabric is often more expensive which makes it less accessible to everyone.

Silk

The gorgeous and flamboyant fabric of Silk is derived from silkworms which survive on a diet of only mulberry tree leaves. These can be easily grown and can resist pollution. The plant seems quite manageable, thus silk production does not involve much wastage.

Bamboo

Bamboo fibre is outstanding in terms of comfort, absorbency and moisture-wicking, which makes it a hit among the sustainable brands. This fastest growing, regenerative crop is considered as a sustainable fabric for apparels.

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Deadstock Fabric

The discarded textiles from manufacturers are collected to be re-used. These are called reclaimed or deadstock fabric. This prevents the textiles from landing up on landfills and use something that’s already been made.

Wool

Another very common yet one of the best sustainable fabrics is wool. Wool is also compostable, amazingly insulating, and doesn't shed plastic microfibers. Often the wool industry contribute to a  lot of animal abuse which makes it necessary to look for brands that dugs deep into the dungeons of sourcing and production.