Comments on: 17 Eco-Friendly Fabrics

By: Tanya Gibson of Little Village Naturals

Tanya Gibson of Little Village Naturals — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:13:14 +0000

Thank you Meg for your comment as well. Looks like I need to do a little digging. So far I’ve been using wool but want to use other natural fibers as well, as well natural dyes.

By: Tanya Gibson of Little Village Naturals

Tanya Gibson of Little Village Naturals — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 03:08:37 +0000

I truly appreciate this article! Thank you! I’ve recently started my own small home based indie craft business and this information is very helpful!

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:50:08 +0000

I always appreciate the people for their efforts towards the eco-friendliness & glad to see your so eco-friendly blog post. I’d like to refer SUPERIOR LIGHTING as they also playing an important role by launching their energy efficient LEDs & soothing light bulbs for eco-friendliness.

By: Meg

Meg — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:10:41 +0000

Most of the fabrics listed as “environmentally friendly” on this page are exactly the opposite. Soy, bamboo, tencel and milk are all turned into rayon to make it into fiber, one of the most toxic manufacturing processes there is. Rayon production is banned in the U.S. Recycled polyester is a huge consumer of water and energy just to re-extrude it into a usable fiber, not including chemicals needed to dye and finish the fabric. This is issue is very complex and this article is very misleading. Textile manufacturers and scientists are still trying to figure this stuff out. The best advice I can give is that if you go with natural fibers like cotton, wool, silk and hemp these are the best options for the environment. They don’t have fancy names but at least they really are sustainable and biodegradable materials.

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 17:03:33 +0000

I recently purchased a bra for my daughter and it is made with polyamide and spandex. Can you tell me anything about both of those and the effects they may have on her health? Thanks!

By: Bapuji

Bapuji — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:29:14 +0000

will recycled polyster harm our body

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 20:04:30 +0000

Will u please contact me. Im having a lot of trouble finding someone to talk to about fabric. Know one seems to know anything about this topic.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:58:59 +0000

Is polyester safe with food? What about dyes? Im looking for a eco friendly/recyled fabric 4 snack bags. I have been searching for weeks.

By: EMILY F.

EMILY F. — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 13:28:47 +0000

Oh em gee Isabelle! You totally saved my life I have been looking for a website like this for forEVER!!!!! Hugs and kisses to you gurrrl!

By: Isabelle

Isabelle — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:04:07 +0000

I have heard of wax-coated coats that are eco-friendly. But there is a whole section on “green” rain gear at http://www.thegreenguide.com!