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ECO-FRIENDLY
FIBRES
BAMBOO
As a plant, bamboo
is fully sustainable, requires no pesticides, little irrigation, regenerates
in 50-60 days and is fully biodegradable.
A perfect fabric for those who are
eco-conscience, this textile is organic, sustainable and low-impact dyed.
It is breathable, cool, naturally antibacterial, odor resistant, non-toxic &
non-irritating, has natural wicking properties, and is machine washable
too!! The bamboo plant used for textile purposes is not the same bamboo that
pandas require for food.
HEMP
Hemp is an all-natural
fiber that comes from the plant Cannabis sativa. It has been grown for at
least 10,000 years all over the world. Unlike its close cousin, marijuana,
it is not a drug, although it often gets mistakenly labeled as one. Growing
hemp requires no herbicides or pesticides making it an extremely
environmentally friendly crop. Hemp crops actually nourish the soil in which
it is grown leaving nutrient rich farmland for rotation crops. The hemp
plant yields extremely long fibers, which produce a fabric that is much
stronger and more versatile than other fabrics. Hemp also breathes and wicks
moisture better than cotton. Hemp fiber is an efficient insulator keeping
you warm in winter and cool in summer. It is also highly regarded for UV
protection.
SOY
Soy fabric is
made from the leftover dregs from soybean oil or tofu production. The
protein is extracted and the fiber spun into cloth. It is an excellent
recycle scenario that makes this fabric eco-friendly. Similar to natural
silk, it is common for there to be occasional slubs in the soy fabric, which
adds to its natural beauty.
Soy is incredibly soft and silky and is otherwise
known as vegetable cashmere.
SEA-TIVA
The idea to incorporate
seaweed into textiles was inspired by its health promoting nature. The fiber
that resulted from this idea was Seacell - a cellulosic fiber with
incorporated active substances of seaweed. First, a cellulose based fiber is
produced using the eco-friendly Lyocell process. The resulting fiber then
serves as the supporting material for the seaweed. Calcium, magnesium,
amino acids and vitamins are released by body moisture when the fabric is
worn. Sea-Tiva fabrics are also breathable and soft. It is perfect for
anyone who has sensitive skin as this fabric facilitates the exchange of the
nutrients naturally found in seaweed.
ORGANIC COTTON
Organic
cotton is grown without
pesticides
from plants which are not
genetically modified..
Organic cotton feels softer because the cotton fibers are left intact and not
broken down by the chemicals used in the farming and processing of non-organic
cotton. Organic cotton is not finished with formaldehyde, which has been
identified as a cancer-causing agent by the International Institute for Research
on Cancer. Formaldehyde is used to finish non-organic cotton products. The
non-use of chemicals means that organic cotton is less likely to trigger
allergies. Non-organic
cotton crops are the largest user of chemical herbicides,
pesticides and water of any crop, and depletes the soil of essential nutrients.
Organic
cotton is also available in colours. Some are dyed using eco-friendly dyes
while another selection from Peru is coloured by using fibres from naturally
pigmented cotton. Cotton plants used to be available in several colours; but
coloured strains were slowly phased out of commercial cultivation and
production. The textile industry wanted the creamy white strains because
inexpensive chemical dyes would create an unlimited palette and no specialized
harvest techniques or facilities were needed, as they are for naturally
pigmented cottons. Our Peruvian supplier has been awarded organic certification
for both the growing and textile transformation processes by several
internationally recognized and accredited inspection organizations. These
fabrics are also Fair Trade certified
CHINTOSANTE
This textile has been
combined with Chitosan (a natural biomass made from crab and shrimp
shells) during the drying and/or finishing process to create an absorbent,
breathable, durable, fast drying, soft, static-free, wrinkle-free, pill
resistant fabric. As well, it has natural and durable anti-bacterial properties
so your finished garment stays fresh and odor free. ChitoSante is the only
anti-bacterial bio-agent in the world that is certified by the US
Environmental Protection Agency.
ENVIRO REPREVE FLEECE
Repreve is
a brand of recycled yarns by UNIFI. Repreve recycled yarn offsets the need to
use new crude oil to produce virgin polyester and nylon. For every 1 lb of
Repreve yarn, 61,000BTU’s are conserved, equivalent to 0.5 gallons of gasoline.
Repreve has also achieved the certification from Oeko-Tex, a well-known
international eco-label. The Oeko-Tex Standard 100 is the world's leading label
for textiles screened for harmful substances.
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