Natural Fabrics: Past, Present and Future

The Benefits of Natural Fabrics:

Clothing made from natural fabrics are not only good for our environment, but the body as well. The fibers have a natural give that lets the cloth drape in a way that synthetics just cant do. Plus, natural fabrics just feel good when you wear them. Natural fabrics, created from organically grown cotton and flax, hemp and ramie, or harvested from sheep, silkworms and other animals, are renewable, sustainable resources as well. Unlike synthetics, which are largely produced from petroleum and mineral sources, cotton and wool and silk do not deplete the earth of its natural resources either.

Every natural fabric has its own unique advantages and qualities.

Wool, for instance, is a natural insulator. It's naturally water resistant and fire resistant. It also absorbs up to 30% of its own weight in moisture before it even begins to feel damp. There are dozens of varieties of wool, from lightweight challis to thick warm tweed.

Natural cotton breathes with your body. Their fibers are responsible for wicking away perspiration and drying quickly. It's the single most used fabric in today's world both for clothing and for furnishings and accessories. Cotton takes dyes very well, and is very easy to care for. It is also an excellent material for plus sized clothes, with the natural fiber creating a smooth outline and the organic texture helping the skin to breath.

Silk is one of the oldest fabric fibers known to man, and throughout its history, it has been synonymous with luxury. Silk is naturally absorbent, which makes it warm in winter and cool in summer. It has stronger fibers than steel, but its smooth, soft drape makes it a most sensual fabric to wear.

Linen, like silk, has been used for thousands of years. Dating back to Ancient Egypt, it is made from the fibers of the flax plant. Linen is strong and durable, yet lightweight and breathable depending on the weight. Linen goods can last generations, becoming softer and more lustrous as use after use.

Hemp and ramie are made from the stalks of plants, much like linen is. They are strong and durable, and have the same natural sheen as linen. Both fabrics absorb heat and release moisture, making them cool and comfortable to wear.

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