Choosing natural fibres

Wearing ecological clothes
Using untreated fabrics

Description

Choosing natural fibres involves prioritizing the selection and use of materials derived from plants or animals, such as cotton, wool, or hemp, over synthetic alternatives. This strategy aims to reduce environmental pollution, decrease reliance on fossil fuels, and promote biodegradability. By opting for natural fibres, industries and consumers can address issues of waste, microplastic contamination, and resource depletion, supporting more sustainable production and consumption patterns across textiles and related sectors.

Implementation

The health trend to wearing natural fibres which have had no chemical treatment has been made fashionable by several clothes manufacturers. "Eco" collections of garments are made from "healthy" cotton, grown without the application of chemicals, unbleached and undyed, and untreated with formaldehyde, a chemical often used to make cotton as easy to wear and wrinkle-free as synthetic materials; Virgin wools and natural silks are also favoured.