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The Best Eco-Friendly Textiles 

All over the house, fabric is used to soften the edges and create a cozy atmosphere.  We interact with it, sit on it, sleep on it, use it to dry off, and more.  Additionally, we want it to be as harmless as possible.  So, for a sustainable home, these are the most natural and eco-friendly fabrics to select.

Typically, eco-friendly fabrics are produced with sustainable methods from natural ingredients. This indicates that they are frequently not treated with substances that could be dangerous or unpleasant, including synthetic fabric dyes or other chemical finishes. In more detail, "organic" textiles are created from plant materials that were grown without the use of pesticides and other chemicals. If organic textiles make up 95% of the fabric, it can be referred to as organic.

To learn more about each of these eco-friendly textiles, let's examine each one in more detail.

Organic Cotton

An environmentally friendly natural material, cotton is derived from the cotton plant.

Recycled Cotton

Cotton waste that has been collected before or after use is converted into recycled cotton, an environmentally friendly natural material.

Organic Wool

Wool from various wool-producing species, primarily sheep is used to make organic wool.

Linen

An environmentally friendly natural material called linen is obtained from the same-named plant.

Organic Silk

Silk is a silkworm-derived natural fabric that is environmentally friendly.

Viscose

Viscose is a sustainable synthetic textile manufactured from a variety of vegetable basic components.

Recycled Polyester

Polyester that has been recycled, also known as rPET, is a synthetic fiber made from recycled plastics such pre- or post-consumer trash.

Vegetable-based vegan leather

With a deeper grasp of what it means to choose sustainable fabric, you can choose your textiles with greater knowledge and awareness. You're already one step closer to enhancing your home and our beautiful planet by asking questions such as, "how can I make my space more sustainable?" or learning what certifications to look for on a tag.