There are a variety of material products available in sustainable clothing.
These materials are chosen for their environmental benefits, such as being eco-friendly, sustainably sourced and often requiring less energy and resources to produce compared to traditional fabrics.
Here are some of the most common sustainable clothing materials:
Organic Cotton
- Description: Organic cotton is grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or genetically modified seeds.
- Benefits: It is softer, more durable and has a lower environmental impact than conventional cotton.
Hemp
- Description: Hemp is a fast-growing, renewable resource that requires little water and no pesticides.
- Benefits: It is strong, durable and has natural UV resistance.
Bamboo
- Description: Bamboo is a rapidly renewable resource that can be grown without pesticides or large amounts of water.
- Benefits: The fabric made from bamboo is soft, breathable and moisture-wicking.
Recycled Polyester
- Description: Recycled polyester is made from recycled plastic bottles and other waste materials.
- Benefits: It reduces waste and the demand for new raw materials and can be produced with less energy than traditional polyester.
TENCEL™ (Lyocell)
- Description: TENCEL™ is a sustainable fiber made from wood pulp using a closed-loop process that recovers and reuses the solvents.
- Benefits: It is soft, breathable and highly absorbent, with a low environmental impact.
Wool
- Description: Wool is a natural fiber derived from sheep and other animals.
- Benefits: It is warm, breathable, and has natural moisture-wicking properties.Additionally, sheep farming can be a sustainable practice if managed properly.
Linen
- Description: Linen is made from the fibers of the flax plant.
- Benefits: It is durable, breathable and has natural antibacterial properties.Flax is also a sustainable crop that requires little water and no pesticides.
Sustainable Silk
- Description: Sustainable silk is produced using ethical and environmentally friendly practices, such as organic farming and cruelty-free methods.
- Benefits: Silk is soft, luxurious and has natural temperature-regulating properties.
