SUSTAINABILITY

Turning Recycled Plastic Bottles Into Fiber

Turning Recycled Plastic Bottles Into Fiber

Fashion brands who plan to design clothing with fabrics made from recycled water bottles have 2 options. One option is to purchase yarn already on the market. REPREVE, developed by Unifi, is the world’s leading fiber made from recycled PET bottles. Unifi fabrics made with REPREVE can be purchased from select wholesalers. Another option is to source fiber directly from government-regulated recycling facilities. The sustainable women’s clothing brand, Girlfriend Collective, sources recycled fiber from a facility in Taiwan. They have this fiber spun into yarn at a separate facility.

What You Need To Know About Rayon Textiles Made From Bamboo

What You Need To Know About Rayon Textiles Made From Bamboo

The bamboo plant has established its place on the list of top sustainable textiles sources. However, the sustainable potential of bamboo in the textile industry generally ends at the plant. The environmentally friendly properties of the bamboo plant are overshadowed by the harmful process of manufacturing bamboo rayon. As a result of the intense labor it requires, bamboo is not often used to make bamboo linen. Instead, it’s commonly used to make bamboo rayon, a regenerated fiber that is cheaper to make, but adversely impactful on the environment.

Linen: The Coolest Summer Fabric

Linen: The Coolest Summer Fabric

Flax is grown for 2 purposes. Its fiber is used to make beautiful linen textiles for clothing and other household items. When we think of linen, we think of sunnier days and greener grass. Most likely, your treasured summer blouses or dresses are linen. Linen textiles are highly breathable and water-absorbent, making them perfect for the warmer seasons.

We Hope This Is Hempful!

We Hope This Is Hempful!

The complicated history of hemp in the USA is one of the reasons why hemp fiber isn't more commonly used. However, as the hemp industry continues to grow, that notion about hemp fiber may change. Especially, as brands across industries shift into more sustainable missions and start sourcing more sustainable materials as a result.

Cotton Is A Natural Fiber. Does That Mean It's A Sustainable Fiber?

Cotton Is A Natural Fiber. Does That Mean It's A Sustainable Fiber?

If you open your dresser or closet at home, you’re guaranteed to pull out a garment made from cotton! From underwear, to basic t-shirts, denim, and beyond...cotton fiber is turned into soft and breathable textiles for a wide range of textile products.

Ethical Fashion – What Does This Mean?

Ethical Fashion – What Does This Mean?

It always feels good to know a brand is ethical and sustainable, but what does that really mean- especially in an industry that has been historically so secretive? How do we know if ethical and sustainable practices are being met?

So, What Are Sustainable Textiles Anyway?

So, What Are Sustainable Textiles Anyway?

A big topic of conversation in the fashion industry today is sustainability. Now more than ever, fashion brands and designers are making a commitment to consider sustainability at every step in the design process. One of the most important of these steps is fabric sourcing.