Cotton:
Cotton is a natural, breathable material ideal for any climate all year round. It allows air to flow freely through the fabric, keeping you cool and dry while you lounge outside. Cotton is also a great choice for people with sensitive skin, as it’s considered a hypoallergenic fabric. As the body perspires, cotton fibre absorb the moisture and release it on the surface of the fabric which keeps your skin healthy. It is durable, soft and absorbs body odour. It is the perfect material to make workout wear because cotton absorbs sweat. For this reason, cotton is the ideal choice of fabric for infants and young children
Linen:
This magical fabric, linen, can offer from what we have experienced that makes it so sought-after for thousands of years. It is highly absorbent and breathable to wear, especially when the temperature gets hot and humid. Linen is the no. 1 staple for sensitive people because it is hypoallergenic and has anti-bacterial and anti-lint properties. Linen has antistatic properties accountable for protecting our homes and bodies from electrostatic buildup and significant radioactive accumulation. Linen is one of the greenest and the most sustainable fabrics around! Beginning from its source, the flax plant which can grow in poor-quality conditions with less water and no fertilizers required to cultivate.
Jute:
This biodegradable material has a high moisture retention capacity and fire resistant properties too. It is usually used as geotextile. Studies have shown that 1 hectare of jute cultivation can absorb up to 15 tons of carbon dioxide and release 11 tons of oxygen during the jute growing process (about 100 days) , a benefit for our environment and planet, for a green and sustainable development. Jute fabric is the best alternative to stop toxic wastes. Plastic bags are being substituted by jute bags, to prevent pollution. Every year hundreds of thousands of trees are cut for the paper and furniture industries. If we opt for bags and furniture made of jute, we may save millions of trees.
Hemp:
Hemp protects your skin by naturally filtering UV light. It resists bacterial growth and breathes excellently, preventing odors. Hemp has four times the strength of cotton; It won’t weaken when washed. It retains color better than any other fabric. Hemp is deliciously soft on the skin, more and more with each wear. Hemp clothing, unlike cotton, does not retain body odor due to its natural moisture-wicking properties. Hemp clothing is an excellent choice if you want to smell good all day. Hemp clothing does not require any of these synthetic, hazardous chemical agents, which is great for the environment. Hemp clothing is naturally antibacterial, it can keep its scent for longer while also resisting mold and mildew. Hemp is a renewable resource that grows quickly. Hemp can be harvested up to three times each year and matures in as little as 120 days. Hemp clothing is 100% organically biodegradable, so it is not the end of the world if you throw it away.
Bamboo:
Bamboo fabric actually helps to keep your skin comfortable and dry by wicking moisture from your skin more quickly. This makes bamboo perfect for sports clothing or more intimate clothing, as it is much more breathable than cotton. In fact, bamboo clothes dry twice as fast as cotton. Bamboo fabric is supposedly anti-bacterial, meaning that your top will stay fresh for longer as the fibre helps fight odours. As we well know, less washing helps your clothes last longer, making your closet more eco-friendly. Bamboo fabric offers excellent ventilation thanks to microscopic holes in the fibre. This keeps you feeling fresh for longer. Bamboo fabric is luxuriously soft, so soft that it feels like it lightly floats on your skin. This is due to the smooth round structure of the bamboo fibre.