FRIENDLY FIBERS
[ THE 'SUSTAINABLE' FIBER LIST GUIDE FOR A MORE RESPONSIBLE SUPPLY CHAIN ]
Sustainability is a diluted term in the fashion industry. It has become an easy search and marketing keyword to communicate to a consumer that the brand may be conscious of their impact and or may try to choose better fibers for the planet. Although the there are hardly perfect fibers, one that . Usually there is a mix of pros and cons. However the truth is
And the push from designers and consumers to brands to manufactures will ultimately push the industry sooner to a more circular fashion.
Fashion designer fabric list to help guide through more sustainable options.
Download ' The Friendly Fiber' List below! And check back in for more updates as the list will keep growing with advancements in the field.
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+ E-TEXTILES
+ R & D
+ EVENTS
+ SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY CHAIN
+ STAMPED SUSTAINABLE + STANDARDS
+ COURSES
+ COCONUT HUSKS
+ BANANA PEELS
+ SEACELL™
COTTON ALTERNATIVES
+ ORGANIC COTTON
ade from dextro
+ BCI
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ELASTANE ALTERNATIVES
+ ECO LYCRA®
+ https://connect.lycra.com/en/Textile-Processes/Circular-Knitting/Specialty-Fiber/BIO-BASED
Bio-derived elastane with same properties as LYCRA® T162L fiber: approximately 70% by weight comes from a renewable source made from dextrose derived from corn. Designed for use with cotton/viscose staple yarns. LYCRA® T400® fibre also comes with EcoMade technology.
+ ROICA ECOSMART EF ELASTANE
+ https://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/fibers/en/roica/variation/index.html
The world's first stretch yarn made from recycled polyester.
+ ROICA V550
+ https://www.asahi-kasei.co.jp/fibers/en/roica/variation/index.html
eco friendly elastane suitable for producing underwear, lace, and narrow fabrics.