People are recognizing the benefits of going green and are trying to live a green life in every possible way. From recycling initiatives and pledges to cut carbon dioxide emissions, to companies adopting environmental policies, everyone is trying to approach a green lifestyle. People now are following green fabrics in their outfits. The eco-friendly fabrics are in much demand now as the clothes made out of this material are sold as hot cakes in the market.
Why the eco-friendly cloth is becoming so popular? Well the answer is very simple. The awareness regarding the actual cost of the clothing is growing and secondly many people are suffering with health related problems such as rashes, allergies, respiratory and concentration problems due to sensitivities of different chemicals used in the growth and manufacture of fabrics used to make customary clothing. A natural fiber like cotton, bamboo or hemp will be called eco-friendly when they are grown in a natural way without making use of any kind of pesticides in soil. Recycled plastic or a low impact dyed fabric can also be classified under the category of ‘green fabrics’.
In broader terms, any cloth material is an eco-friendly fabric which makes a minimum use of chemicals and pesticides undergo sustainable farming practices and in the end they are also animal friendly. An organic fabric is surely free of chemicals and will definitely be healthy for the environment and for you also. The organic clothing would certainly help in reducing our exposure to the vast amount of toxic chemicals we are unknowingly exposed to on a daily basis. Some eco-friendly fabrics are discussed below:
1. Hemp
Hemp is a crop that is most capable and has the greatest possibility of producing an eco-friendly textile. This plant grows dense and has a higher growth rate and therefore it eliminates the requirement for herbicides and artificial fertilizers. This crop requires no special irrigation and is drought resistant. It is pest resistant and can be grown in all kinds of climates. Its long fibers make it suitable for spinning with a minimum of processing. A variety of clothing – ropes, belts etc. are made of this versatile plant.
2. Organic cotton
Organic cotton makes no use of pesticides herbicides or insecticides at all and is grown naturally. To make the fabric completely eco-friendly the manufacturers make use of natural dyes to give color to the fabric. With this the manufacturers also reduce the amount of chemicals dumped into our ecosystem.
3. Soy silk
Soy silk is manufactured from the by-products obtained in the process of making tofu. The squeezed out fibers from the liquefied proteins are spun, and are used as other fibers. Natural dyes are receptive by the protein content, therefore giving different colors to the soy silk. This fabric is famous for its softness, comfort, luster and drape. It is very durable.
4. Bamboo
Bamboo is a grass with the property of renewability due to which it is counted as eco-friendly. The fabric made out of it is biodegradable. The antibacterial property of the plant makes the cloth made out of it, healthy.
These were a few ‘green fabrics’ that are popularly used in eco fashion. Along with these eco-friendly products many recycled items have also been embraced by fashion designers. It is an era where environmental concerns are steadily increasing. Green fashion is in trend now days. Recycled clothes and those made out of eco-friendly fabrics, will contribute, though in a small amount, to help relieve the environment of human waste but will also provide you with new trends and designs at a negligible cost. The creativity of fashion designer is getting inspired by the green movement and they are finding many eco-friendly fabrics for their ‘Haute couture’.
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About the author: Amanda Kidd is a blogger who takes an utmost care while choosing her stuff as she prefers to own only eco friendly accessories. Whenever she is on a look out for some really cool and funky outfit to wear, an eco friendly dress is always her top priority.
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