HOW WE SAVE OUR ENVIRONMENT BY FAST FASHION

HOW WE CAN SAVE OUR PLANET FROM FAST FASHION - FINDING SOLUTION !!

* REUSE, REDUCE AND RECYCLE

* REVISIT YOUR EXISTING WARDROBE

* BUY ORGANIC CLOTHES 

* BUY LESS

* BUY BETTER QUALITY

*USE NATURAL FIBERS

* BUY BETTER QUALITY

WHAT IS NATURAL FIBERS ??

Natural fibre is a term used to refer to the fibres that are obtained from animals and plants. These fibres have a wide range of applications in the manufacture of composite materials. Paper and felt can be prepared by matting different layers of natural fibres into sheets.

Natural fibres are broadly classified into two categories- Plant fibres and Animal fibers.

PLANT FIBRES include seed hairs, such as cotton; stem ( or bast ) fibres, such as flax and hemp; leaf fibres, such as sisal; and husk fibres, such as coconut.

ANIMAL FIBRES include wool, hair and secretions. such as silk

PLANT FIBRES

ABACA: It's a leaf  fibre, composed of long slim cells that form part of the leaf's supporting structure. Lignin content is a high 15%. Abaca is prized for its great mechanical strength, buoyancy, resistance to saltwater damage, and long fibre length- up to 3 m. The best grades of abaca are fine, lustrous, light beige in colour and very strong. Once a favoured source of rope for ship's rigging, abaca shows promise as an energy-saving replacements for glass fibres in automobiles.

FLAX : Like cotton, flax fibre is a cellulose polymer, but its structure is more crystalline, making it stronger, crisper and stiffer to handle, and more easily wrinkled. Flax fibres range in length up to 90 cm, and average 12 to 16 microns in diameter. They absorb and release water quickly, making linen comfortable to wear in hot weather.

HEMP: Long, strong and durable, hemp fibres are about 70% cellulose and contain low levels of lignin ( around 8-10% ). The fibre diameter ranges from 16 to 50 microns. Hemp Fibre conducts heat, dyes well, resists mildew, blocks ultraviolet light and has natural anti- bacterial properties. Shorter, woody core fibres contain higher levels of lignin. easy to grow without agrochemicals, hemp is used increasingly in agrotextiles, car panels and fibreboard, and cottonized for clothing.

ANIMAL FIBRES

WOOL: It has natural crimpiness and scale patterns that make it easy to spin. Fabrics made from wool have greater bulk than other textiles, provide better insulation and are resilient, elastic and durable. Fibre diameter ranges from 16 microns in superfine merinowool to more than 40 microns in coarse hairy wools. Limited supply and exceptional characteristics have made wool the world's premier textile fibre.

CAMEL: The fine down fibre of the bactrian camel averages around 20 microns in diameter and varies in length from 2.5 to 12.5 cm. Baby camel hair, which can measure as little as 16 microns, is the softest and most prized. owing to its quality and scarcity, camelhair is used in luxury textiles.  ALPACA                                                                                                                          

 

ALPACA: It is partly hollow, from 20 to 70 microns in diameter and comes in 22 natural colours. It is light, stronger than sheep's wool, and provides excellent insulation. Huacayo alpaces produce soft, dense, short fibres, while the fleece of the rarer suri is lustrous, silky and straight. Alpaca blends well with wool, mohair and silk. Soft and dense, or lustrous and silky, alpaca is used to make high-end luxury fabrics and outdoor sports  clothing.

9 REASONS TO USE NATURAL FIBRES?

Natural fibres are good for you and good for the environment. Cotton, wool, silk and other

plant and animal fibres are comfortable to wear. They are a sustainable resources, as they 

are renewable, biodegradable and carbon neutral and they can be used without depleting or damaging the environment.

* NATURAL FIBRES ARE COMFORTABLE TO WEAR

* NATURAL FIBRES ARE OFTEN GREAT INSULATORS

* NATURAL FIBRES CAN BE GOOD FOR SENSITIVE SKINS

* NATURAL FIBRES ARE TRENDY

* NATURAL FIBRES ARE A RENEWABLE RESOURCE

* NATURAL FIBRES ARE BIODEGRADABLE

*NATURAL FIBRES ARE CARBON NEUTRAL

* CHOICE OF NATURAL FIBRE SOURCES

* NATURAL FIBRES FIT IN WITH ORGANIC MOVEMENT

SOME ORGANIC CLOTHING BRAND !!

* Organic Basics 

Organic basics is all about eco- friendly essentials that will last, including adult undergarments, basic tees and tanks, and cozy leggings. Born out of Denmark in 2015, these sustainable, eco-friendly basics are not only ethical, but are also low- impact. Perfect if you're on- the- go, especially because the odorless Silvertech keeps you fresh wear after wear. Do more, wash less.

* Thought

Thought is a natural clothing company with a simple philosophy-to design and make beautiful, timeless fashion while caring for our environment. The UK brand sells organic cotton, bamboo, hemp clothing for adults that are all available to be delivered internationally. Thought ensures ethical working conditions and fair wages for its employees and has developed long- lasting relationships with factories and suppliers.

* Brook There

Brook There is our go-to apparel brand for everyday undergarments and minimalist basics. The durable and super- soft lingerie is designed, cut, and sewn in the USA from GOTS Certified organic cotton, and some sets include gorgeous silk trims. If you're looking for sustainable lingerie that is good for you and the planet.

* Mate The Label

From tees and tanks to shorts and sweatshirts, MATE The label only uses natural and nontoxic materials when crafting its apparel, like low impact dyes, 100 percent linen& organic cotton, and tencel. The company keeps its carbon footprint small too as its factory is less than 10 miles from its headquarters, meaning all the pieces are cut, sewn, dyed, and shipped from Los Angeles. And packing is entirely made from recycled materials. If you want comfy classics in subtle but inviting colors, look no further than MATE.

* Synergy

Synergy is committed to using the highest quality cotton from farmers who are well paid and work under healthy conditions. This commitment goes up the supply chain, too- from the weavers to the people who package the garments in boxes, Synergy ensures that everyone has a safe, healthy, and fair-wage work environment. It currently offers international shipping so you can wear these styles no matter where you live.

* Shift to Nature

Shift to nature sources the best eco-friendly brands with firm commitments to sustainable and ethical apparel production. Expect a range of clothing labels with products made from certified organic cotton, hemp, and bamboo. Shift to nature carries everything from basics and activewear to luxury organic cotton garments and hemp linen dresses. And they're all available to be delivered internationally

* Bibico

Bibico, a UK apparel brand, creates fuss-free, well-made garments with 100 percent natural materials. With a back- to- basics and slow- fashion approach, this brand focuses on creating timeless, organic pieces. We especially love the chunky knits and cozy cardigans, all made from natural materials in a fair trade environment and ready to ship internationally. Bibico is a member of World Fair Trade Organization.

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