By 2050, we expect a 150 percent growth in the demand for new fibers, which is constantly increasing globally [1]. We have reached the limit for the amount of cotton produced, mainly because more water and land areas are needed to …
Plant Fibers
What Kind of Clothes Are Made From Trees?
We love clothes, right? Global clothing consumption has increased avalanche-like in the last ten years, partly due to an ever-increasing international middle class. Where should all the material come from to cover the increased demand? A future fibre is neither …
Diving In Headfirst: Here Come the Real Recyclers!!
Already November! The leaves lie in drifts on the ground. The leaves will eventually rot to the ground if no leaf blower appears. Just like that, all by themselves? No, of course not. Many microorganisms, fungi, insects, and other small …
Learn about Textiles, Part 2 – Thread Making
Thread manufacturing
Before spinning, natural fibres require carding to clean and parallel align the fibres. This process facilitates the creation of threads, and the quality of the thread is enhanced by longer fibres, resulting in finer and more durable threads.…
Learn about Textiles, part 1 – from Raw Materials to Textile Materials
Welcome to our textile series! Throughout eight steps, we’ll provide you with comprehensive knowledge about textiles, starting from the source of raw materials and leading up to the processes involved in clothing recycling. Additionally, we’ll delve into the various challenges …
Why is organic cotton so much better?
No more environmental anxiety – or at least something less. Do you feel bad about how we treat our planet Earth, the only one? Take a deep breath, start small, learn more, and make better decisions.
Cotton is our most …
