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How Natural Fabrics Can Redefine A New Age Of Fashion

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How many of us have ever thought about the origins of a particular fabric before buying it?

  • Where was it made?,
  • Who made it?,
  • How is it made?
  • What is made from?
  • Is it natural, sustainable and biodegradeable?

Perhaps, we should.  Of course, we all have favourite materials; the feel, comfort, warmth, appearance and fondness for it makes us look no further than the peg that it hangs from without much concern for its origin, history or journey to our closet. Just to own it is enough. Given the current state of our global environmental, isn’t it high time that we give more consideration to the fabrics we choose?

Our knowledge about fabrics is generally quite limited.  We all know that cotton comes from plants, silk from silkworms and rayon or polyesters are manmade etc but most people have no idea about the harm that is done to the environment in producing some of these fabrics. And, just as importantly, the harm that is done to our environment when the fabrics are disposed of as landfill or discarded in our oceans.

What Are Natural Fabrics?

Textiles which are produced from natural fibres are called natural fabrics and have been used for thousands of years.  Natural fabrics include textiles like linen, cotton, hemp, silk, cashmere, wool, jute, bamboo, mohair and leather. These are fibres derived from both plants and animals. Fibres are spun to create yarn which in turn are made into fabrics. These textiles are used in a whole range of settings such as clothing, upholstery, furnishings and other industrial and medical areas.

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What Are The Advantages Of Natural Fabrics?

The major positive aspect of natural fabrics is that they are environmentally sustainable. Most natural fabrics are also biodegradable, breathable, durable, thermo-regulating and hypoallergenic.  The ability to rapidly absorb moisture and wick it away from the skin coupled with generous air flow through the structure of natural fibre provides a soothing, cooling feeling in hot and humid conditions.  The reverse is also true in colder climates where natural fabrics keep you feeling warmer.  Hemp has been proven to be one of the best fabrics available in this regard and can be made into a range of sophisticated, classy apparel.

How Good Is It For Sensitive Skin?

Many of us have got sensitive skin or allergies which are aggravated by wearing synthetic fibres. Clothes made of polyester, nylon and viscose can cause sensitive skin to react badly leading to rashes, skin irritations and more such problems. Textiles made of linen, cotton, hemp are naturally hypoallergenic and anti-microbial therefore its ideal for sensitive or allergy-prone skin. It is also kind to a newborn or baby skin which requires utter softness and hypoallergenic qualities.

Why Should You Choose Natural over Synthetic Fibres?

It is likely that many of us associate natural fibres with rustic, homespun, scratchy and unfashionable clothing. This thinking needs to be changed since it’s not true at all. Textiles derived from plants such as flax, jute, cotton and hemp are very different today and need our utmost attention and change of mindset regarding fashion. Clothes made of natural materials are just as fashionable, stylish and chic as garments made from synthetics.  

As a half-way house for those of us who need more convincing, there is a whole range of fabrics available that combine the goodness of natural fibre with manmade fibres delivering the best of both worlds.  One example of such a fibre is hemp/lyocell mix – the lyocell is derived from wood pulp (from sustainable forests) and added to the hemp to change its feel, softness and elasticity.   It is really worth your time and effort to look closely at the fabric you currently prefer and how you can change to natural fibre without compromising lifestyle and help your commitment to sustainability. 

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Where Will You Find Natural Fabrics?

Natural fabrics are abundantly available, you just need to know where to find them. Shops in the traditional market place claiming to sell natural fabrics mostly stock textiles made of cotton, silk and linen, but there is a more diverse range of options available today, online.  You don’t have to hunt far for them or reach out to specific distributors – most are just a few clicks away!   

Hemp is the emerging and outstanding natural fabric which has the potential to represent the new age of sustainable fashion.  As consumers are gradually becoming aware of what they wear, how it is made and where it comes from, the demand for natural hemp fabrics is increasing, but it still needs more attention today.

Until we can change the mindset of the masses. there will always be a much higher demand for synthetic fabrics; reason being, it’s cheap, easy to make and readily available in popular shops.  

As shopping is moving away from traditional shopping on the high street and more towards on-line shopping, the awareness of natural fabrics and increasing availability and choice on-line makes change easier and more accessible.  Natural fabrics stand a class apart for their incredible benefits in the conservation of our environment so don’t delay, join us in the organic revolution and choose natural fabric online.

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