Modern and Eco-friendly
Fabric
July 27, 2010- "Shopping just for style" is no longer the mantra for shopping. Along with style it is the concept of "Go Green" that is gaining momentum. People are looking for eco-friendly fabrics. Because of high demand for the modern and eco-friendly fabric many clothing companies are now into the manufacturing of the same. So it is not only the clothing but all the home furnishing and decor products are made from the eco-friendly fabric that is not monotonous in look but very stylish, modern and trendy.
What are Eco Friendly Fabrics?
It is the way of growing the crop without chemicals and pesticides along with process of making the fabric without harmful process that make the eco-friendly fabric. So any animal based fabric is not considered as eco-friendly fabric. Also the fabrics that are made by using harsh chemicals are not categorized into eco-friendly fabrics.
Top 10 Modern and Eco-friendly Fabric For Shopping
- Ma Hemp
Hemp is a very soft and a durable eco-friendly fabric that is made from the hemp plant. Hemp fabric is UV protected and stay cool in summers and warm in winters because of the insulative properties.
- Jute
Jute is another eco-friendly fabric that is very extensively used. It comes next to cotton in terms of usage. Jute fabric is extremely strong, versatile and durable.
- Organic Cotton
The most widely accepted modern and eco-friendly fabric is the organic cotton. Organic cotton has its own charm and dignity. It is the most breathable and soft fabric. The clothes made from this eco friendly fabric are wearable in all the seasons.
- Recycled Polyester
Recycled polyester is made by the process of recycling. To make recycled polyester the original polyester fabric is recycled. It is not true that all the recycled polyester fabrics are eco-friendly fabric. It greatly depends upon the kind of original polyester and the process of recycling. Mostly the recycled polyester eco friendly fabric is available for upholstery.
- Bamboo Fabric
This is no longer a new concept. So everyone knows about bamboo that is one of the most characterized eco friendly fabric. This fabric is anti-bacterial, hypoallergenic and a sustainable fabric.
- Tencel
Tencel is actually the registered trade mark for Lyocell. Lyocell is the biodegradable fabric that is made from the wood pulp. All the Tencel fabric are not eco-friendly as some are treated with chemicals during dying.
- Ramie
Ramie is an eco-friendly summer fabric that absorbs moisture very quickly and easily. Ramie is stronger than linen and cotton.
- Organic Linen
Organic linen is 100% pure eco-friendly fabric that causes almost zero skin allergies. Linen is produced from the flax plant and the best linen fabric is produced in Ireland.
- Nettle Fiber
Nettle fiber is another eco friendly fabric which is used for making modern jeans and jackets. This is an ecologically friendly fabric that has the fragrance of roses. This fabric is new in the concept of modern and eco-friendly fabric but it is getting recognized very quickly. The Italian fashion house has recognized its relevance in the category of modern and eco-friendly fabric and so producing beautiful jeans and jackets of this fabric.
- Ingeo
Ingeo fabric although is man made but considered as eco-friendly fabric. You can have pants, T-shirts and sweaters made from this fabric.
