Thursday, April 4, 2013

Natural Frabrics

Nature brings us not just incredible food and inspiration on our daily lives but also provides us with amazing materials to use. Such is the case of fabrics made with natural yarns like cotton or linen which are vegetable ones, or wool which is animal based.


Natural fibers are sustainable and have been made for centuries. Cotton and linen fabrics have been found in excavations at ancient sites in Egypt and the Middle East, where cotton and flax were grown by ancient cultures.


Natural fibers are great for dyeing as they take them really well because they absorb the pigments unlike synthetic fibers that cannot be dyed. Natural fibers are also very resistant but can shrink like it is the case of wool and cotton if you're not careful.


Just like your food, if you are buying clothes made with natural fibers check the label that details the contents of the fabric used to make the item. And if you're buying organic clothes, ask if the yarn was bleached at some point because that sort of defeats the purpose of being organic {learned that one buying bath linen!}.

Have a great day!
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14 comments:

  1. The Dainty Dolls HouseApril 4, 2013 at 4:14 AM

    This is wonderful...people have no idea what goes on with their fabrics when they are made. Some of the stuff I've read has left me not wanting to buy anything, haha! So important for the environment to know!! Have a gorgeous day doll xx

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  2. Always MayleeApril 4, 2013 at 10:40 AM

    Great post! I hate when something is marketed as organic, but when you check the label, you realize it's not. Always good to check!

    xo, Yi-chia
    Always Maylee

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  3. awhiteApril 4, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Great tips! I was singing "Cotton, the fabric of our lives..." as I read this. :)

    Have a great weekend, doll!

    -Ashley
    http://lestylorouge.com

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  4. honey my heartApril 4, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    natural fibers feel so good, i especially favor cotton.

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  5. Midnight CowgirlApril 4, 2013 at 9:50 PM

    Very interesting!

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  6. Elsa de DiegoApril 5, 2013 at 2:55 AM

    Great insight! Thanks for sharing! Xo,

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  7. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 4:33 AM

    So many good points! Buying organic can be such a slippery slope! Love the look of natural fibers though!

    xo Mary Jo

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  8. UnknownApril 5, 2013 at 6:33 AM

    It is important to buy organic. Cotton or wool aren't really ever environmentally friendly produced...as they require so much water and energy. It's not easy to make the right choice when it comes to textiles. I studied fashion design and learned all about it. It's so complex.

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  9. birdie to beApril 5, 2013 at 7:53 AM

    I love that first picture... so gorgeous! Great post.

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  10. Taylor {CoverGirl + Converse}April 5, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    These photos are so inspiring! Lovely post ;)
    xoxo
    CoverGirl + Converse

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  11. Jelena ZivanovicApril 5, 2013 at 9:32 AM

    Indeed, the best things come from the nature!!!!
    Happy Friday!

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  12. StephanieApril 5, 2013 at 11:11 AM

    You always give us the best tips...

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  13. Lauren AshleyApril 8, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    Yes, I love natural textiles.

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