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Eearth friendly fabrics can be stylish and beautiful.
Eco cotton – Eco cotton has all the advantages of cotton – soft, breathable, durable – just produced without the use of pesticides on the crop, processed without heavy chemicals or bleaching, and colored with only vegetable-based dyes.
Hemp – Hemp looks and feels like linen and is extraordinarily durable. Not only is hemp strong, but it also holds its shape, stretching less than any other natural fiber. It also gets softer as it wears – it doesn’t wear out, it wears in. Hemp withstands water better than any other fabric and is also naturally resistant to mold and ultraviolet light. The hemp plant is a renewable, sustainable resource. Rawganique.com is a good online resource for hemp fabrics for any project. For all things hemp, check out hemptraders.com.
Bamboo – Bamboo is made from an incredibly strong grass that matures in three years and naturally regenerates itself in less than seven years. It is naturally anti-microbial making the textile a great choice for those with allergies. Bamboo fabrics can look and drape like silk, but are more practical because they can be machine washed and dried. They resist wrinkling, offering all the positive qualities of "easy care" fabrics without the drawbacks of synthetic material.
Cork Fabric – Cork fabric is very unique. Made from very thin slices of natural cork adhered to assorted backing materials. It is durable, washable, and fashionable. With its leather-like properties, it is used in a variety of products including clothing, reupholstered furniture, uppers of shoes and sandals, wallets, briefcases and handbags. Cork is from the bark of a tree found in Spain and Portugal and is harvested about every nine years. Check out The Cork Store if you are looking for cork fabric.
Bark Cloth – If cork fabric isn’t crazy enough for you, try fabrics made from tree bark. Offered from a German company, this textile is made from the Mutuba tree in Uganda. It is part textile, part wood and comes in a variety of natural tones. It can range from leather-like to a soft fleece-like texture.
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