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Synthetic textiles have been dominating the fashion scene for far too long. The environment is paying the price. The good news is, there are a number of sustainable alternatives in natural fibers and semi-synthetics.

There are three main groups of fibers used in clothing textiles:

synthetic
semi-synthetic
and natural fibers.

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Natural Leather and Leather Alternatives: Vegan Leather, Pleather, Apples, & Petri Dishes

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Wool: Cashmere, Alpaca, Mohair, & Angora

Silk Fabric

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Silk fabric is made from silk fiber. Silk fiber is...

Hemp Clothing

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Hemp clothing is an extremely durable and comfortable natural...

Cotton Fabric

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Cotton fabric is made from cotton fiber. Cotton fiber is...

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Semi-Synthetic Fabric: Rayon, Modal, Lyocell, & Cupro

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Rayon fabric, modal fabric, lyocell fabric (Tencel), and Cupro...

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What Is Polyester Fabric?

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In short, polyester is plastic. Polyester fabric is a...

What Is Acrylic Fabric?

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Acrylic fabric is made with plastic threads. The plastic threads...

Polyamide Fabric and Nylon Fabric

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Polyamide fabric, also known as nylon fabric, is made...

what is the difference between synthetic fabric and natural fiber fabric

The Differences Between Synthetic, Semi-synthetic, & Natural Fibers

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