<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>Pirarucu

Arapaima gigas, also known as pirarucu, is a species of arapaima native to the basin of the Amazon River. Once believed to be the sole species in the genus, it is among the largest freshwater fish. The species is an obligate air-breather and needs to come to the surface regularly to gulp air. Pirarucu leather […]
Khadi<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Khadi (IAST: Khādī) is a hand-woven natural fiber cloth originating from eastern regions of the Indian subcontinent, mainly Eastern India, Northeastern India and Bangladesh, but is now broadly used throughout India and Pakistan.
Paraben<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Parabens are a class of widely used preservatives in cosmetic and pharmaceutical products. Chemically, they are a series of parahydroxybenzoates or esters of parahydroxybenzoic acid (also known as 4-hydroxybenzoic acid). Parabens are effective preservatives in many types of formulas. These compounds, and their salts, are used primarily for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties. They are […]
<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>Cannabidiol (CBD)
Cannabidiol (CBD) is a phytocannabinoid discovered in 1940. It is one of 113 identified cannabinoids in cannabis plants and accounts for up to 40% of the plant’s extract. As of 2019, clinical research on CBD included studies of anxiety, cognition, movement disorders, and pain, but there is still insufficient high-quality evidence that it is effective […]
Wool<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Wool is protein or animal based fiber. he textile fiber obtained from sheep and other animals, including cashmere and mohair from goats. Due to decreasing demand with increased use of synthetic fibers, wool production is much less than what it was in the past. The collapse in the price of wool began in late 1966 with a 40% drop; with occasional interruptions, the price has tended down. The result has been sharply reduced production and movement of resources into production of other commodities, in the case of sheep growers, to production of meat. Washable wool technology first appeared in the early 1970s to produce wool that has been specially treated so it is machine washable and may be tumble-dried. This wool is produced using an acid bath that removes the “scales” from the fiber, or by coating the fiber with a polymer that prevents the scales from attaching to each other and causing shrinkage. This process results in a fiber that holds longevity and durability over synthetic materials, while retaining its shape. biodegradable and flame resistant and viable for recycling.
Viscose<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
A type of rayon fiber that is made from natural sources such as wood and agricultural products that are regenerated as cellulose fiber.
Vegea<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Wine leather made from grape waste from the wine industry.
Tencel<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
A brand of lyocell and modal materials.
Spandex<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
A synthetic elastic fabric that breaks down easily when exposed to heat and normal wear and tear. Spandex cannot be recycled.
Sorona<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Sorona is a partially plant based stretch fabric that is an alternative to spandex. It was created by DuPont and it can be recycled.
<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>Silk
Silk is a natural fiber that comes from several insects including silkworms, moth caterpillars, and spiders.
Silicone<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Silicone is a synthetic material made from sand (silica) and a mix of chemical additives derived from fossil fuels. The higher the grade of silicone (medical and food being the highest) the less likely it is to leach chemicals but there is still a lot of discussion about how safe silicone products actually are.
Rayon<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Rayon is a semi-synthetic because it is artificially made but derived from wood which is a natural fiber.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
PVC/Vinyl is made from melting polyester fibers and plasticizers sealing them closed, making a virtually waterproof surface that is flexible and tough. During the production process dioxins (carcinogens) are produced that are harmful to humans and animals and remain in the environment for a long time. Not biodegradable.
Polyurethane Leather (PU Synthetic Leather)<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
PU leather is softer, more flexible and breathable than PVC. Polyurethane is considered greener than Vinyl because it does not create dioxins. PU resins are made of a softer polymer and therefore don’t need additional plasticizers. Polyurethane costs less than real leather but it is more expensive to produce than Vinyl.
Synthetic Leather<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Synthetic leather is made from a base layer of natural or synthetic material coated in plastic (usually polyurethane) and pressed or treated to look like animal hide.
Polyester<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
An artificial, petroleum based fiber that first appeared in the 1940s. It is thermoplastic meaning it can be melted and reformed so it is relatively easy to recycle but will melt at high heat. It is highly stain resistant but non-biodegradable.
Pinatex<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Fabric created from pineapple leaf waste by Dr. Carmen Hijosa at the Brazilian company Ananas Anam.
Polyethylene Terephthalate<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
Material made from recycled plastic bottles.
Organza<span class="dashicons " data-icon="" style="color:#000;display:inline;vertical-align:baseline;"></span>
A thin sheer fabric that can me made from silk or synthetic material such as polyester or nylon.