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Plant Fibres & Materials
Abaca is a natural fibre that originated in the Philippines from a Musa textilis plant. It is a hard fibre, where mature plants are processed and turned into fibre similar to flax and hemp. Abaca fabric is highly durable, versatile, and breathable. There are many different types and qualities of abaca fabrics. Textile producers often blend abaca fibre with other materials, natural or synthetic, to make various abaca fabrics.
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Synthetic Fibres
Acrylic fibre fabrics are made from a synthetic polymer called acrylonitrile. This type of fibre is produced by reacting certain petroleum or coal-based chemicals with a variety of monomers, which means that acrylic fabric is a fossil fuel-based fibre.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
The Agraloop™ refines natural fibres derived from agricultural crops into textile-grade fibre called Agraloop™ BioFibre™. The fibre is free from harmful chemicals.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
AirMycelium™ is made from mushroom mycelium, known for its durability and strength. It’s a lightweight, water-resistant material that requires minimal resources, making it an alternative to traditional leather and other materials that have a higher environmental impact.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Apple leather, also known as AppleSkin, is a bio-based material made using the leftover pomace and peel from the fruit juice and compote industry. Apple skin can produce a quality handbag or other products with the look and feel of snakeskin, without harming animals.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
B-silk™ is a fabric made from spider silk proteins produced by genetically modified yeast. It’s strong, durable, and versatile, suitable for clothing, cosmetics, and medical devices. B-silk™ has a lower environmental impact, uses less water and energy.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Hypoallergenic, absorbent and fast-growing. Processing bamboo fibre uses less pesticides and fertilizers.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Banana fibre has a natural sheen, and the inner strands of the stalk are very fine. The fabric made by banana fibre is claimed to be nearly carbon neutral and its soft texture has been likened to hemp and bamboo.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Bananatex® is a durable, technical fabric made purely from the naturally grown Abacá banana plants. Cultivated in the Philippine highlands within a natural ecosystem of mixed agriculture and forestry, the plant is self-sufficient, requires no pesticides, fertilizer or extra water. Bananatex® is known for its strength, water resistance, and breathability, making it an ideal material for a range of products, including bags, shoes, and clothing.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
BioFabbrica has introduced Bio-Tex™, their first biofabricated coated textile, which utilizes their proprietary Bio-Alloy™ technology to create unique materials. The Bio-Tex™ product is a coated textile that offers excellent color vibrancy and performance, while also significantly reducing GHG emissions by over 90% compared to traditional, chrome-tanned leather based on an LCA.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
AMSilk’s Biosteel® fibre for textiles is a strong and versatile material made from silk biopolymers. It can be used in various textile applications and is a promising alternative to traditional materials. Biosteel® fibre is lightweight, flexible, and breathable.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Cashmere is a natural fibre that can come from a number of different goat breeds. Cashmere production is extremely dependent on environmental factors and fibre quality is impacted by things like temperatures and a goat’s diet. There are different types of cashmere, and considerations for using cashmere include animal welfare, environmental impact and fabric composition (blended fibres, dyes… etc)
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Circulose® is a branded dissolving pulp made by Renewcell from textile waste, such as worn-out cotton jeans and cotton production scraps. It is used to make man-made cellulosic fibres, like viscose, lyocell, and modal, which are spun into yarns, woven or knitted into fabrics, and sewn into new textile products.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Cork fabric is a material made from the bark of the cork oak tree. It’s a vegan alternative to traditional leather, and is lightweight, durable, water-resistant, and has a unique texture.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Desserto® is a plant based material used as an alternative to leather made from cactus, often distinguished by its great softness at touch. Desserto® has been used for fashion, automotive, aeronautics, footwear, and furniture.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
ECO CIRCLE™ Plantfibre is a plant-based fibre produced by Teijin Frontier, a Japanese textile company. It is made from corn and other plant-based materials using Teijin Frontier’s unique bio-refinery technology.**
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Wool that is from sheep that have not been exposed to chemicals like pesticides and are kept in humane and ethical farming conditions.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
EcoCosy® is Sateri’s premier brand for its luxurious viscose rayon fibres. EcoCosy® boasts a soft and comfortable texture that is both breathable and absorbent.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
ECONYL® is a recycled nylon fibre made from pre and post-consumer waste such as fishing nets, carpets, and fabric scraps. The waste is regenerated and processed to create a new nylon yarn that can be used in a variety of applications, including fashion, sportswear, and automotive industries.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Linen is the popular name of the textile that is derived from Flax. This natural fibre comes from a plant (from the stem) so it is composed mainly of cellulose. It has excellent strength and absorbs moisture quickly making it a good fibre for hot weather. However, it is prone to wrinkling.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
FLOCUS™ nonwovens are made from natural Kapok fibres, which offer unique characteristics such as hydrophobic, moisture management, anti-moth, anti-mite, and antibacterial properties. It is also lightweight, performs well in thermoregulation, and has excellent acoustic and sound absorption. FLOCUS™ fibre may be spun into yarn, to add value to any blend. Kapok can be blended with organic cotton, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) cotton, recycled polyesters, and other materials
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
FLWRDWN™ is a down-fill material made using a combination of wildflowers, a biopolymer and aerogel. This warm, breathable innovation is the first of its kind, used in our outerwear jackets, vests and accessories.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Fruitleather is a plant-based material made from fruit waste and a binding agent, such as vegetable glycerin. It is a durable and flexible alternative to traditional leather.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
FRUTFIBER™, developed by PANGAIA, is a blend of responsibly sourced bamboo lyocell combined with pineapple leaf and banana leaf fibres—two natural materials that are usually considered agricultural waste.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Giotex offers a range of high-performance fibre products, including yarns, fabrics, and composites, made with advanced materials like carbon, aramid, and thermoplastics. The fibres they use are recycled wool, viscose, hemp, modal, recycled cotton pre-consumer, and recycled polyester (PET) post-consumer.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
An ecological crop that is easy to cultivate and fast-growing. It can be used for clothing, nutritious food and building materials.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Infinna™ is a cellulose-based textile fibre developed by the global specialty materials company Eastman. It is made using a proprietary and fully traceable process called carbon renewal technology (CRT), which uses plastic waste as the feedstock.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
ISKO™ R-TWO™ is a denim fabric collection by ISKO™ made with a combination of reused and recycled materials, including certified reused cotton and recycled polyester derived from PET bottles. The collection aims to reduce the environmental impact of denim production and promote circular economy practices.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres is a viscose fibre made by the Austrian company Lenzing AG. It is produced using wood and pulp, and is certified as a lower-impact textile fibre by independent third-party organizations. It is known for its softness, breathability, and versatility, and is commonly used in a wide range of textile products. The production process of this fibre also has a lower environmental impact compared to other types of viscose, with reduced emissions and water usage.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Livaeco by Birla Cellulose is a nature-based fibre. The fibre is sourced from FSC® (FSC® C118017) certified sustainable forests and the journey of every Livaeco tagged garment can be traced to its origin.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
LYCRA® EcoMade fibre is a type of spandex/elastane fibre made from pre-consumer waste. LYCRA® EcoMade fibre can be used in a variety of apparel applications where stretch and recovery are desired.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Lyocell is a soft, strong, and absorbent type of cellulose fibre made from wood pulp using a solvent spinning process. It’s commonly used in clothing, bedding, and other textile products.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Malai fabric is an organic material produced by growing bacterial cellulose on agricultural waste obtained from the coconut industry in Southern India. This innovative fabric has a flexible and durable texture similar to leather or paper, and is water-resistant. As a completely natural and vegan product, Malai fabric is free from any artificial components that may cause allergies or health problems.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
MIRUM® is a versatile, plant-based material for fashion, footwear, accessories, and upholstery. It can mimic leather or carbon fibre.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Modal is a type of cellulose fibre made from beech trees that is known for its softness, strength, and high absorbency. It’s often used as a substitute for cotton.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Mushrooms can be used to create mycelium leather. Mycelium is grown into a fibrous network that can be shaped and dried to create a leather-like material. Mushroom leather can be used to make clothing and accessories, with a unique texture and appearance.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Muskin is a ‘mushroom-skin’ material, made from fungus spores grown in a woven pattern, extracted from the top of a mushroom. It’s processed naturally, without toxic chemicals, making it ideal for next-to-skin use, such as shoe insoles or watch straps. Muskin is hygienic, absorbing moisture and preventing bacteria growth. It has a soft suede or leather feel, is breathable and available in variable sizes.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
MYCOTEX is a fabric made from mycelium by NEFFA, a fashion and technology company. It’s known for its strength, durability. MYCOTEX can be grown in weeks, is versatile, and suitable for creating clothing, accessories, and home goods. It resembles leather or suede and can be dyed or printed.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Mylo™ is a leather alternative made from mycelium, the root structure of mushrooms. Mylo grows in under two weeks in a vertical farming facility powered by renewable electricity.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
NATIVA™ is the new reference brand for wool fibres. The NATIVA™ wool comes from the lands in Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, Australia, United States and South Africa. NATIVA™ is the first global wool brand to provide Blockchain traceability from farm to consumer. This transparency in the supply chain, enabled by the NATIVA™ certification and powered by Blockchain, means brands can truly show the journey of their wool.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Nucycl® is developed by Evrnu®, an advanced material innovation company. Textile waste is shredded, liquified, purified, and transformed into Nucycl® lyocell fibre, which looks and performs the same as, virgin fibre.
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Synthetic Fibres
Type:
Plant Fibres & Materials
Orange fibre is a textile made from citrus by-products like orange peels. It’s soft, silky, and similar to viscose or silk. The material can be used to make clothing and home decor items. Orange fibre has a natural sheen and is suitable for formal or casual wear.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Cotton grown without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides or defoliants. Right now, organic cotton represents less than 0.1 percent of all the cotton produced worldwide. Alternatively organic cotton never uses {GMO} and their seeds are untreated with the potentially harmful insecticides and fungicides. Soil and water tidbits: The conventional method of growing cotton puts down synthetic fertilizers where as organic cotton builds strong soil through well-monitored crop rotation.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Peace Silk® is a type of silk that is produced without harming or killing silkworms. The cocoons are collected after the moths have emerged and the silk fibres are spun into yarns using traditional techniques. It is considered a cruelty-free and ethical alternative to conventional silk production.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Piñatex®, developed by Ananas Anam, is made of fibre from the waste leaves of the pineapple plant. It’s a cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather that has a similar texture and feel. The material promotes the use of waste from the pineapple industry and is used for shoes, bags, and accessories.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Pineapple fibre, also known as piña cloth, is a natural textile material made from the leaves of the pineapple plant. It’s lightweight, breathable, and has a luxurious appearance.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
PLA (Polylactic Acid) is a polymer made from renewable resources and used in textiles as a substitute for synthetic fibres like polyester. It has similar properties to polyester.
Type:
Plant Fibres & Materials
Plant fibres are natural fibres obtained from various parts of plants, including the stem, leaves, and seeds, and are used to make a variety of products. Plant fibres include bast or stem fibres, leaf fibres, seed hair fibres (cotton), jute, hemp and bamboo.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
PLNTFIBER™, developed by PANGAIA, is a textile that combines the fast-growing and underused Himalayan nettle fibre, bamboo lyocell, and eucalyptus lyocell, all sourced responsibly and renewably. The fabric is infused with seaweed, making use of four plants that require no pesticides, fertilizers, or irrigation.
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Synthetic Fibres
Type:
Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Q-NOVA® is a nylon fibre created by Fulgar, a leading manufacturer of synthetic fibres. It is made from regenerated raw materials using a mechanical, non-chemical process that involves the recycling of waste from the manufacturing of nylon. Q-NOVA® is OEKO-TEX and Global Recycled Standard (GRS) certified, and it is used in a range of textile applications, including sportswear, underwear, and hosiery.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
QMILK fibres are natural, soft like silk, and have a natural antibacterial effect. They have thermo-bonding properties and can be combined with other natural fibres without plastics or resins. They also meet the requirements for innovative material developments.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
QMONOS is a type of silk that is produced using genetically modified silkworms. The technology used to create QMONOS allows for the production of silk with specific properties such as increased strength and elasticity, as well as resistance to water and heat.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Ramie (Boehmeria nivea) is a natural fibre that comes from the stem of the ramie plant, a member of the nettle family. It is one of the oldest fibre crops, and has been used for thousands of years in Asia for making textiles. Ramie fibres are known for their strength, durability, and ability to hold shape. The fibres are naturally lustrous, similar to silk, and have good absorbency, making them comfortable to wear in hot and humid climates.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Reishi, is the first made-to-order, natural material that rivals the quality and performance of animal leathers while being more customizable. The fine mycelium sheets used to create Reishi are harvested at their peak and finished by Curtidos Badia, a family-owned tannery.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
REPREVE® is a recycled fibre brand made from plastic waste, used in products like clothing and bags. It’s produced by Unifi and helps reduce plastic waste and the need for virgin polyester.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
ROICA™ is a premium stretch fibre brand made by Asahi Kasei for use in high-performance textiles like sportswear and lingerie. It’s known for its elasticity and durability.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials, Plant Fibres & Materials
a tough elastic polymeric substance made from the latex of a tropical plant or synthetically.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
S. Café® technology uses coffee grounds to modify the yarn surface, providing faster drying times up to 200% compared to cotton. Additionally, the micro-pores on the coffee grounds absorb odors and reflect UV rays.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
A natural protein fibre produced by moths. Conventional methods can terminate the moth and cocoon in development; an alternative variation called ‘Ahimsa’ uses methods that do not harm the moth. Since it does not have the harsh dyes included in the conventional silk production method, it is also softer.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Sorona® is a type of polymer fibre developed by DuPont, made from plant-based materials called Bio-PDO (1,3-propanediol) derived from corn. Sorona is known for its softness, durability, and stain resistance, and is used in a variety of applications such as apparel, carpeting, and automotive interiors. They have 6 different types of Sorona fabrics ranging from a spandex substitute to faux fur.
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Plant Fibres & Materials
Soy fabrics are derived from the hulls of soybeans—a manufacturing byproduct. Soy fabrics can be blended or made entirely out of soy fibres. Although not as durable as cotton or hemp fabrics, soy clothing has a soft, elastic feel. Soy clothing is known as the vegetable cashmere for its light and silky sensation. Soy fabrics are also moisture absorbent, anti-bacterial, and UV resistant.
Type:
Synthetic Fibres
Blended with other fabrics to create stretch and provide freedom of movement and comfort. The term Spandex generally refer to polyether-polyurea copolymer (plastic) fabrics that have been made with a variety of production processes.
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Spider silk is a strong and durable fibre that has potential as an alternative to traditional textiles in fashion. Most spider silk used in fashion is actually synthetic, produced through biotechnological methods. It has been used to create high-performance fabrics and clothing with unique properties.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
Spinnova is a Finnish company that has developed a textile fibre using a technology that transforms wood pulp or waste streams into yarn without harmful chemicals.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
TENCEL™ fibres are produced using the pioneering REFIBRA™ technology which involves upcycling cotton scraps from pre- and post-consumer cotton textile waste. TENCEL™ lyocell is known for its softness, strength, and high moisture absorbency, and is commonly used in clothing, bedding, and other textile products.
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Man-made Cellulosic Fibres
TENCEL™ Modal is a type of cellulose fibre that combines TENCEL™, a brand name for lyocell fibre, and Modal, another type of cellulose fibre. It is known for its softness, durability, and moisture-wicking properties, making it a popular choice for clothing, bedding, and other textiles. TENCEL™ Modal is also made from renewable wood sources and produced using an efficient closed-loop process.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Texloop™ recycling is a global platform that reclaims pre-consumer cotton textile waste and upgrades it into high quality RCOT™ recycled cotton fibre.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Developed by LYRCA, THERMOLITE® EcoMade T-DOWN technology is made from 100% recycled PET bottles. This 500 fill power synthetic insulation offers several advantages over down: higher loft, better moisture resistance, warmer when wet, and dries faster. This technology is also breathable, soft and lofty with an excellent hand, and offers high compressibility (packable) with rapid recovery power.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
VEGEA is a vegan coated fabric made from a high content of vegetal, renewable, and recycled raw materials. VEGEA products are GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified, compliant with European regulations (REACH), made in Italy, solvent free and animal free.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
Werewool uses nature’s designs to create regenerative fibres that are suitable for the fashion industry. They engineer microbes to produce designer proteins that enhance the performance and color of textile fibres without causing pollution from plastics or water.
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Other man-made Fibres & Materials
WOOCOA is a biofabricated wool-like hygroscopic, thermal, and antimicrobial fibre. The yarn is durable, easy to dye, flexible, elastic, and wicks away humidity.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Natural fibre that comes from the fleece of sheep.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Less expensive wool fabric, made of short fibres, that are relatively dense and has soft, fuzzy surface.
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Animal Fibres & Materials
Yak wool, also known as “khullu” is soft like cashmere but more durable and warmer. It comes from Yaks that are indigenous to the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and the mountains of Central Asia.
