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Pros & Cons of Common Fabrics | Fibres & Fabrics Part 1
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8 жыл бұрынHope you're ready for a lot of information! In this video I go through everyday and environmental pros and cons of materials you likely own or will see in stores. Read those labels! ;)
Each fibre has different benefits and a different environmental impact. There definitely are more sustainable fabrics than others, but it's also good to choose fabrics that fit the intended purpose of the garment. For example, a summer top should be breathable, athletic wear durable, a rain coat water-resistant etc. and also choose materials that fit your lifestyle.
Sorry this video is so long, hopefully it's not boring. To make it easier these are the fabrics I talk about with timecodes to skip to the ones you're interested in:
0:35 Cotton
1:38 Linen
2:28 Hemp
3:21 Polyester
4:11 Wool
5:16 Acrylic
5:51 Silk
6:36 Nylon
7:20 Spandex/Elastane/Lycra
7:57 Rayon
8:43 Bamboo
9:37 Lyocell/Tencel
I'm sure there are things I missed, so please add any pros or cons in the comments.
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@tanicwhisper0647 8 жыл бұрын
Holy shit this video was informative. Thank you for putting the time, research and effort into this video. Not sure if anyone's acknowledge that.
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!! I appreciate that :)
@persikosaft 7 жыл бұрын
I want to add that when washing wool you should never use regular laundry detergent since it contains enzymes that break down the protein in the fibers. This also applies to silk.
@persikosaft 10 ай бұрын
@@gooser__43 There is special laundry detergent for wool. Castile soap or similar also works fine.
@canadiangreeneyes 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for doing this series! You're addressing so many topics that I've been curious about, but have been a bit overwhelmed by when it comes to researching. Can't wait for the rest!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Really glad it's helpful! :)
@ComradeCorwin 4 жыл бұрын
Man, the internet is a wonderful thing! This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much for your research and easily digestible format.
@janellekean9055 3 жыл бұрын
Agree! Wish there were more videos
@syddlinden8966 7 жыл бұрын
"No material is perfect", but cotton, linen, and hemp are damn close! :D
@IyannaMcDonald 8 жыл бұрын
I'm so happy I found your channel! Sustainability was possibly my favourite unit during my fashion major so it's amazing to refresh on these things. :)
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Yay! It's so great that fashion programs are including more about sustainability!
@IyannaMcDonald 8 жыл бұрын
+My Green Closet me too! When I did the unit I felt like it should be compulsory university wide regardless of what people are studying haha :)
@thejasonmoss 8 жыл бұрын
I think that organic blends of hemp and cotton are a great way to go! Hemp is a wonderful fiber source. I've read it takes somewhere about half the water as cotton, yet yields upwards of 250% more usable fibers for fabric production.
@khione8044 7 жыл бұрын
@paisleyyama I've never worn Hemp before, but some fabrics have special care requirements needed for care and maintenance of the fabric. Was it washed in Hot/Warm/Cold water? Was it dried in High/Low heat? Additives used in wash (such as Bleach, or Fabric Softener)? A lot of things can be a factor of this. Again, I've never worn Hemp before, but it's supposed to be a very durable fabric. Unless it was a Hemp Blend, and the blended fabric degraded the quality of the hemp fabric.
@khione8044 7 жыл бұрын
@paisleyyama Hmmm, that's very weird. I'm sorry to hear of your experience with it. I've never used it before so I don't have my own experience to compare it to. But I do plan to Test the Fabric out soon though. I want try a Bamboo/Cotton Blend, Bamboo/Hemp Blend, and Hemp/Cotton Blend, to see which is better (in my opinion).
@khione8044 7 жыл бұрын
@paisleyyama. That's awesome! Cotton is a great fabric, but it does have a few downsides in some areas, that's why it's blended with a lot of different types of fabrics. With what I'm testing for is absorbancy in each fabric. How fast it absorbs and how much it holds. Completely different of course, than what 1 would look for in clothing! :)
@khione8044 7 жыл бұрын
@paisleyyama. Yes, I've heard of Zorb. I'm wanting to Test absobency of those Fabrics for use in making Cloth Pads (my apologies to Jason, I know this isn't what you expect to be reading on your Comment). While Zorb is extremely fast at absorbing, it is prone to compression leaks (such as when you sit down, etc...), which isn't good if the "only" absorbent material is Zorb. But it is good for a 1st Core layer for people with a very heavy flow, then having something that holds liquid better (doesn't have much compression leaks), to absorb underneath it. Cotton absorbs well, but it doesn't hold as much moisture as what Hemp can (without leaks). Bamboo is also said to absorb fast as well. So I want to do a comparison of the 3.
@khione8044 7 жыл бұрын
@paisleyyama I will be, but what I'd like to try to see the comparison in how fast the material absorbs, vs how much it can hold without leaking. That way the cloth pad don't leak because it's not absorbing fast enough (or whatever the reason may be). Disposable pads/tampons have too many chemicals in them that gets absorbed through our skin when wearing it (and tampons have been known to make girls sick because of the chemicals in it, if not changed frequently enough). Cloth is washable, can be reused, and is better for the environment. Zorb, I'd like to use as a top (inner core) layer for a "Heavy" or "Super Heavy", just to make sure it absorbs it fast (so that someone with a heavy flow, doesn't run off the sides because it's not absorbing fast enough, etc..), but have a more absorbent layer underneath it that doesn't leak (since Zorb can leak), that might absorb a little slower, but holds moisture better. But for "Light" or "Regular" flow, it doesn't need the "fast" absorbency of Zorb, and can do with a regular absorbing fabric, so Testing the 3 fabrics that I'm interested in trying out, will help with that. At least, that's what I'm hoping anyways, I'm still learning a lot about it. Lol.
@Mote. 3 жыл бұрын
Well made, simple, easy-to-understand video.
@MaximC 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you very *very* much. This video is exactly what I was looking for (and even much more). Literally all aspects are being addressed here - just perfect.
@TheSimplicityDiaries 8 жыл бұрын
This video was great, a complete very informative guide! Thank you so much for sharing, can't wait to watch the upcoming videos of this series!
@benlarmouth 2 жыл бұрын
The best video I seen for difference in fabrics and I been looking for 2 days. Thank you I think a bamboo/spandex hybrid will be perfect for me.
@TaraEfobi 8 жыл бұрын
Yayyyyy this video is going to help me decide what fabrics to use for my final garments in my patternmaking class!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
I really want to see what you make!! :D
@mademoisellejaime 8 жыл бұрын
What a wonderful video - so interesting to learn a bit more about the fabrics that we wear. I love how you broke this all down!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@doney1996 6 жыл бұрын
Your aura is outstanding! I love your personality to your videos!
@babyl3 4 жыл бұрын
This was really helpful for me to decide what kinds of fabrics to wear in the humid climate I’m moving to!
@Karlaginger 6 жыл бұрын
I love how informative your videos are. I design and sew and I'm looking to shift to more eco friendly habits and your channel helps a lot.
@dougsteets9984 7 жыл бұрын
Hello Erin, thanks for the information and the quality of your video. I'm glad you listed all the pros and cons for each fibre. The fabric manufacturing industry is not the best for being honest about the products they harvest and/or manufacture. They tend to jump on whatever trendy bandwagon is best for their bottom line and their shareholders. Case in point, the massive shift from man made fibres to cotton in the late eighties. As you mentioned, cotton is a very "thirsty" crop and requires massive amounts of pesticides and fertilizer. Most people flocked to the "environmentally friendly, natural" choice based on being against fossil fuel derived fibres. As you pointed out, there are definite drawbacks with cotton. I personally dislike man made fibres so I choose cotton as it can be recycled. Thanks again for your honest information.
@gabcarol8 7 жыл бұрын
Wonderful! & great speaking voice, clear & calming.
@sarahbee328 8 жыл бұрын
Very informative and relatively unbiased. I really appreciate the fact that you have made it possible for me to intelligently consider what I am buying off the rack. Thank you.
@Seto_KaibaX 6 жыл бұрын
I've had the same Nylon shirt since I was 16 (In high school) and I wear it till this day, looks new and everything is still so vivid. I'm 25 so yeah it's durable.
@JHaas117 2 жыл бұрын
very informative and straight to the point video thanks. ive been looking all over for a series that discusses thew various fibers out there
@Mote. 3 жыл бұрын
I like how this is unbiased towards any fabric. Its all factual
@Anncrohr 2 жыл бұрын
This is such a great list, thank you for gathering all of this information! One detail I’d like to add: by now there is so called Ahimsa silk or peace silk, which is processed only after the silk worms have „hatched“ naturally. It is more expensive, though, since it takes longer and the shorter fibers are harder to process.
@michaelasimon6694 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for collecting this information for your viewers! This is such a helpful video! I'm a vegan and it is sometimes difficult to find out what materials treat animals fairly. I had no idea that making silk killed the worms so I will no longer be purchasing that. All of your videos are so helpful!
@ThexXxEmoxXxPirate 8 жыл бұрын
This video is packed with valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and sharing.
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
@xxlila21xx 8 жыл бұрын
This is such a great video! Good job!! I took screenshots of every fabric 😄
@alexandraamb 6 жыл бұрын
Livia Marie good ideea Marie 😁
@softgrungesara 8 жыл бұрын
This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for creating such an informative video.
@alijane1995 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for making this video. Now I know to be careful of the materials of any future purchases xx
@jayathome848 8 жыл бұрын
hey good video! I think you missed wool doesn't retain odours, like sweat, so you can wear it multiple times, therefore saving the energy of washing it. You can wash it on delicate if you have a front load or no agitator top load,and I out sweaters etc in lingerie bags to wash them so they don't get roughed up, but you do have to lay flat or reshape to dry. Also linen is quite expensive. I just bought some yarn that is half merino wool and half MILK protein! It's literally called half and half! lol Any idea how environmental that would be? I also have some yarn that I used for a shawl that was half organic cotton, and half organic wool. Very nice. Thanks
@AncientHueman 4 жыл бұрын
Cotton and Linen are the best. Easy to find, cheaper and healthy. That’s it.
@damofoluis 4 жыл бұрын
Great straight to the point video! Subscribed!
@gratituderanch9406 7 жыл бұрын
good video. another to consider is use. I think if you own fewer items but will use them till they literally fall apart or your body can no longer fit then the pros and cons of synthetic can be a virtue. for me, I am always freezing. I have sensitive skin so cashmere and wool are no-nos. also so it's cotton as it retains sweat or moisture and keeps it next to your skin, keeping you colder. I have been doing a lot of research and self trials and realized wicking poly or poly blends usually work best for me for under layers. they have to be woven in a way for the wicking to happen though. my favorite sweaters are acrylic or bucclé, as they last a long time, don't itch, wash well and keep me warm. and can be fitted and not frumpy. for sweater jackets, I usually have some sort of fleece. for homemade cloth menstruation pads, I prefer flannel topper, Zorb 2 cores (not sure what it's made of, but it's fantastic) and fleece backing as it's faster resistant. many ladies upcycle theirs from old t shirts, sheets, towels... good info, thanks for the video.
@stellaobata 8 жыл бұрын
Really interesting video! I subscribed to your chanell a while ago, interested in your closet project, it inspired me so much! But I know there's more and more to learn in every video you make. :) thank you!
@newtonmoon 2 жыл бұрын
great work, thanks for keeping us informed. it's so important for people including me to rethink our consumer habits.
@MG-uz5mr 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so thorough and clear. This is exactly the info I was looking for
@doney1996 6 жыл бұрын
I literally try to stay away from polyester and acrylic when it comes to scarves and hats. Silk, wool, nylon are better alternatives.
@BelugaSennah 7 жыл бұрын
i really dont like the word toxic chemical.... alcohol is a toxic chemical, but you can use it to clean wounds, it just doesnt tell you enough to actually jduge whether the use of it is Bad... just a thought, very helpful Video all in all though
@MyGreenCloset 7 жыл бұрын
Is there a better word to describe the chemicals that are toxic? I'm just not sure how to explain that some materials contain and are made from toxic chemicals without going into all of them.
@BelugaSennah 7 жыл бұрын
first of all, i appreciate the insanely quick answer. i guess one part would be to describe how they are toxic, are they acidic (which generally means they do actual harm to nature as the change the acidity of ground which affects plant growth and the like), or a toxin that is only dangerous when ingested, we also dont know whether the toxin enters a chemical bind which in fact might just make it harmless, or whether it is used up during the colouring or bleaching process, eliminating it as a whole, another point to consider is how the toxin is produced which of course can be a pro or con in itself.
@MyGreenCloset 7 жыл бұрын
I just posted a new video and saw your comment right after. :) My problem is that there are so many components that go into materials, especially with synthetics- creating the fibre, dyeing, finishing. Heavy metals like lead and mercury, phthalates, antimony, chlorinated solvents, NPEs plus tons more have been found in clothing and fabric production and have different issues. It's just too much to go through, I'd need to create a whole separate video series to cover them.
@BelugaSennah 7 жыл бұрын
that sounds like an insane amount of work but compiled it would make a nice reference Video.
@MyGreenCloset 7 жыл бұрын
It sure is, I wish I had the time!
@DaveStringFingers 7 жыл бұрын
Came across this when on an "ironing hacks" train of thought, thanks for the informative compendium of info, way to go :)
@navyachandrika977 6 жыл бұрын
You are just too good! Subtle and detailed explanation. Juz love it.
@tathagatabasu4759 6 жыл бұрын
Very nice and summarised. Thanks for doing this. Helpful for people who are researching in the area especially as a kick-starter.
@keshavpradhan8446 5 жыл бұрын
Superbly explained, just the details I was looking for.hats off
@lily-joysteadman7 3 жыл бұрын
this was really helpful thank you!!
@MeghanNavoy 8 жыл бұрын
i loved this video! super informative and makes fabrics really easy to understand. One note is that tencel (the brand name) is closed loop, but not all lyocell is! thanks and I look forward to seeing the rest of your series, especially about animal fibers vs synthetics for vegans!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :) That's really interesting. I've always used the two words interchangeably but never looked into whether there was a difference between them. Thanks for pointing that out!
@roshanruhaiz9889 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video it has helped me to understand the fabrics, moreover, this gives a brief explanation hat off your work !!
@lilliput112 8 жыл бұрын
The timing for this video was perfect, because next week I am about to start working in this fair trade store and have been meaning to read up a little bit more about materials, so thank you a lot! I love the way you presented the information, really clear and helpful and I can see myelf coming back to this video in case I want to refresh my knowledge. I´m looking forward to the other videos about materials :) Hope you have a nice sunday :)
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Really happy you found it helpful :) Best of luck with your new job!!
@dahdiy2581 5 жыл бұрын
i don't know if you're a vegan or not but this video was quite accurate, although i'd just like to add onto the 'wool' section in the 'pro' part that it has added benefits of -sheep meat which increases food security -helps mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, especially on grasslands -sustain soil health through renewable manure so we can keep growing crops but overall i do agree with your conclusion, sticking to organic materials is more eco-friendly, but certainly animal derived materials are more sustainable considering its much more balanced, where as materials from plant fibers generally lack in LOTS of department just to be grown for fiber where as animal derived touches on many points in sustainability.
@mishellesleepytime 8 жыл бұрын
Such a great video :) I think my favourite material is linen it just feels so nice to wear. I've seen a lot of stores bringing in lyocell recently, I'd really like to try it out and see how it washes and lasts.
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I love linen too, it's nice to see t-shirts and more garments made from it.
@labyrinthwomb 8 жыл бұрын
I'd like to recommend a book for you to read: The Knitter's Book of Wool by Clara Parkes . It goes in depth into the differences between different kinds of wools. Also, this may be a dialect issue (English varies from country to country and I live in the US), but I've never heard Alpaca or Goat fibers referred to as wool. Generally they are just called alpaca, mohair, or cashmere if they are cashmere goats, and wool refers only to fibre from sheep. And if you get superwash wool, you can machine wash the garment and it resists shrinking. Mmm... I love wool...
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! That sounds like a really interesting book! Also you're right, when people say wool they are almost always talking about sheep and other types are generally just called alpaca, cashmere etc. instead of 'alpaca wool'. But they are actually all different kinds of wool, technically some are classified as hair but for the sake of keeping it simple and not having to go through the list I thought it would be easiest to just use 'wool' as the category.
@jessicah3782 7 жыл бұрын
I love your video and how organized you were, thank you soooo much!!
@thibs8839 6 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! I stumbled across it because I was trying to research a comparison between nylon and cotton. Now I have a basic understanding of every common fabric. Thanks!
@wellbeingpromotor1157 5 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I prefer clothes made of natural material or fabric, items that suit me and I feel confy in them. I also, enjoy wearing plain bright cloured clothing. 😉😉
@UrsuchaKida 5 жыл бұрын
Very happy I came across this video. It is very informative. Very pleasant speaking voice easy to listen to.
@Vlican 5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for listing the environmental impacts of each fabrics
@flooolia 8 жыл бұрын
This is such a fantastic video, thank you!
@jennaarsenault8838 6 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!! Just what I was looking for! I am excited to do another wardrobe detox and donate everything that is not 100% cotton, linen, or hemp. I'm going extreme for the planet and to align with my best self.
@therandomstation335 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. I thought it was very well made and so insightful. This was the exact I was looking for in this topic! It was clean and precise. I also enjoyed how simple it was, yet still visually intriguing.
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed it :)
@InkanSpider 7 жыл бұрын
As someone who likes clothes made out of linen, some clothes are good at keeping heat in during the colder seasons. This is why flax was also used to clothe houses (at least in Sweden they did, and it really works). I have a dress made of linen and during colder days I don't freeze. It's a very good material; but if you grow flax and go through all the steps, at least the retting process could be a danger for your health.
@Magnacardia 7 жыл бұрын
InkanSpider how could it be deadly
@InkanSpider 7 жыл бұрын
Magnacardia I haven't heard about it being deadly, but they could negatively affect your health.
@vigova 8 жыл бұрын
Really interesting, I don´t know a lot of thing about the matirials you talk! Thanks! I read Yesterday There are a new matirial, it made with pineapple
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Yes! It sounds really interesting, apparently it can be made into both a silky material and a leather-like one which is exciting.
@lilfoward1832 4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely great video
@notavideographer 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that balanced and concise summary! Your channel is a great resource! Keep it up!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you! :)
@jess-jesusfreak9405 3 жыл бұрын
I usually purchase cotton. And good thing; by the time the cotton crops become fabric, the pesticides are gone. But, my guilty pleasure is bamboo! Here in Australia, it's hard to come across proper 'real' linen clothes; it's usually always blended.
@ranaabimosleh 6 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for explaining this in a clear and simple way!
@lonefather 7 жыл бұрын
It's a very informative introduction to the various kinds of fibers
@sabinekezbere.private 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this informative video! "Straight to the point" presentation is perfect :)
@mandarinz69 8 жыл бұрын
this was super informative and really well done. I learnt heaps!
@donnashirley6628 5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. Very informative 👌👍
@Anne--Marie 5 жыл бұрын
Bamboo towels have an antibacterial property. They don't get funky on our Florida humidity.
@eternal8song 6 жыл бұрын
bamboo fiber is pretty great, too. it's very soft and eco-friendly.
@supa6692 5 жыл бұрын
Very informative vid I learnt alot...Very good work
@asquirre 6 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful jacket piece. Let me know if you ever get tired of it 😀
@loucipher7782 4 жыл бұрын
*i wish people start blending linen with merino wool, looks like a good combination to me*
@wolfking2281 4 жыл бұрын
I have 1 shrit merino and tencel ..man i tell yea ..what a combo !
@loucipher7782 4 жыл бұрын
what brands offer such combinations? i hope i have them in my country
@ambercampbell8831 8 жыл бұрын
i love love love love love love love your videos I just discovered you now this morning and wow. I'm in 1st year at college and cant decide between graphic or fashion design for next year. Time is ticking but you are influencing me more and more to study fashion. I'm vegan and care about everything you talk about! you are so relatable! x
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Best wishes with your big decision, that's a difficult choice.
@janellekean9055 3 жыл бұрын
This was very helpful!
@ashishshrivastava8864 6 жыл бұрын
Very nicely explained. It's one of its kind. Thank you!
@ashishshrivastava8864 6 жыл бұрын
The only thing I'm missing here is some pictures of the material you are talking about. It wd have been easy to relate.
@kha589 3 жыл бұрын
Cotton doesn't need a lot of water to grow. Actually 2/3 of the upland cotton grown in the United States is grown in dry land ( not irrigated) in semi-arid regions such as West Texas.
@GasGotti 8 жыл бұрын
Cool video. I'm a dude who stumbled on this. I'm glad I did. Def gonna check you're channel out. Thanks for the info.
@GasGotti 8 жыл бұрын
Very neat concept with the Everyday/Environmental- pros&cons breakdown.Creative and interesting.
@snowpuffxx 8 жыл бұрын
Very interesting and informative, thanks so much!!
@AmeyAlshi02 8 жыл бұрын
thank you so much for sharing this video! it was very informative. Keep up the good work!!
@youssefhamidi8152 5 жыл бұрын
This was very informative for me. Thank you for making this video.
@savingcole 4 жыл бұрын
How helpful! Thank you!
@juhei89 7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. You helped me so much with it, and all your other videos.
@josef8428 5 жыл бұрын
Interesting video we learnt something. Thanks
@tosoledo 3 жыл бұрын
What about material use to make carpet. Like the one you are wearing.
@rohitrajak5827 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information.
@arolilja 8 жыл бұрын
So helpful! This was a topic I wanted to know more about. Thank you!
@MyGreenCloset 8 жыл бұрын
Happy you found it helpful! :)
@allia807 8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video, very informative
@veer49 6 жыл бұрын
Most synthetic fibers give me a rash or even small blisters. I wear mostly cotton clothing and buy cotton towels, sheets etc. I knew about it's environmentally unfriendly production and watched this video to see if there is a real alternative (availability, price and suitability for very sensitive skin are my main criteria). I have looked into bamboo clothing before, but the pair of bamboo socks I had made my skin itch. I think I will try organic bamboo again and if I find something reasonably priced i will try hemp. Linen is okay too, but it really isn't durable (it tears easily and is hard to keep clean) and in my opinion it usually looks bad.
@lesterlim7693 3 жыл бұрын
Im confused so is lyocell synthetic or natural? Isnt it derived from the eucalyptus tree? so what makes it synthetic and what makes cotton natural? They both come from their respective plants
@cecilelebleu5984 6 жыл бұрын
More than going for some fabrics over others, I try to go for second-hand, vintage, or otherwise already used products. For example, I would much rather get a wool sweater that was made 50 years ago than buy a new acrylic sweater that will wear out faster, or even a new wool sweater that will require new production processes. I also think that if a garment made it through someone's closet and came out in good shape, chances are it will last a lot longer! I really don't like buying clothes in shops since the salespeople often don't know much about how or where it was made. But is this organic? Were the workers treated fairly? etc. And oftentimes if you ask they will say yes, without even knowing.
@desireedejean9780 3 жыл бұрын
VERY HELPFUL. THANK YOU
@JavenarchX 4 жыл бұрын
We really need to shut down those fabrics that don't biodegrade. Nice work
@neerajpandey4758 8 жыл бұрын
nice explanation on the basics indeed helpful thanks
@IyannaMcDonald 8 жыл бұрын
Also theoretically hemp is my favourite fibre, but unfortunately I don't have a sinkage piece of clothing made of it.
@findingthesimilarity 8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! It was awesome and so insightful!
@haleypratt7934 8 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you're doing this series!! Great info--I definitely learned a lot!
@huntercuyler 5 жыл бұрын
this was so helpful, thank you so much!!
@bridgetquilligan1770 6 жыл бұрын
Patagonia is making Lyocell/Tencel from recycled cotton since last year. Most Lyocell/Tencell comes from pulp from Eucalyptus trees. These plantations tend to be very sustainable, require no pesticides nor irrigation, and are grown on land that isn't suitable for much else.
@aliciaevans2501 8 жыл бұрын
Truly appreciate this. Great insights!
@erikaalejandra1710 7 жыл бұрын
Around two years ago I started purchasing most of my garments from Danniel Cassin stores, mostly because they sell fashionable pieces at a very cheap, economic price compared to other brands and because of the I think quality fabrics. I didn't know though, that the fabric of most of my items was Bamboo/Viscose. It's just recently that I've started being more aware and interested in clothes care, quality, longevity, fabrics and how they effect the environment and wheter or not they're worth investing on. However, I think it's one of the most comfortable, good looking, and eco friendly fabric there is? In prefer to deal with the pilling and special care than so many environmental cons. What is your stake?
@Marticore 6 жыл бұрын
Oh, so what do you actually think about buying e.g. 40% polyester, 60% cotton clothes? I always try to go full cotton, but when it comes to things like pajamas, it's quite hard. And since polyester is quite warm, it's a nice fabric for pajamas. And pajamas aren't the type of clothing that we have a lot of (probably 2 or 3, right?), so the non-biodegradable thing might not be this much of a problem. What is your personal view on this?
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