Down & Feathers, Wool & other animal fibres, silk, leather.
Cashmere
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Cashmere is a natural fibre that can come from a number of different goat breeds. Cashmere production is extremely dependent on environmental factors and fibre quality is impacted by things like temperatures and a goat’s diet. There are different types of cashmere, and considerations for using cashmere include animal welfare, environmental impact and fabric composition (blended fibres, dyes… etc)
Down Feathers
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Down is the soft layer of feathers closest to birds’ skin, primarily in the chest region. These feathers are used by manufacturers of down clothing and comforters because they do not have quills.
Eco Wool
Alternative for:
Wool
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Wool that is from sheep that have not been exposed to chemicals like pesticides and are kept in humane and ethical farming conditions.
Leather
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
a material made from the skin of an animal by tanning or a similar process.
NATIVA™
Alternative for:
Wool
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
NATIVA™ is the new reference brand for wool fibres. The NATIVA™ wool comes from the lands in Argentina, Uruguay, New Zealand, Australia, United States and South Africa. NATIVA™ is the first global wool brand to provide Blockchain traceability from farm to consumer. This transparency in the supply chain, enabled by the NATIVA™ certification and powered by Blockchain, means brands can truly show the journey of their wool.
Peace Silk®
Alternative for:
Silk
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Silk
Alternative for:
Polyester Fabrics
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
A natural protein fibre produced by moths. Conventional methods can terminate the moth and cocoon in development; an alternative variation called ‘Ahimsa’ uses methods that do not harm the moth. Since it does not have the harsh dyes included in the conventional silk production method, it is also softer.
Spider Silk
Alternative for:
Silk, Cotton, Polyester
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Spider silk is a strong and durable fibre that has potential as an alternative to traditional textiles in fashion. Most spider silk used in fashion is actually synthetic, produced through biotechnological methods. It has been used to create high-performance fabrics and clothing with unique properties.
Wool
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Natural fibre that comes from the fleece of sheep.
Woolen
Alternative for:
Wool
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Less expensive wool fabric, made of short fibres, that are relatively dense and has soft, fuzzy surface.
Yak Wool
Alternative for:
Cashmere
Type:
Animal Fibres & Materials
Yak wool, also known as “khullu” is soft like cashmere but more durable and warmer. It comes from Yaks that are indigenous to the Himalayas, the Tibetan Plateau, and the mountains of Central Asia.