Natural fibre clothing is becoming increasingly popular for its numerous benefits. From the comfort it provides to its environmental impact, natural fibres offer a better alternative to synthetic fabrics. In this article, we'll explore the various types of natural fibers, their benefits, and the few disadvantages they may have. Get ready to make an informed decision for your next clothing purchase.
Multi-Purpose Plant-Based Fibre The Ashford linen fibre is great for many uses. Flax or linen is strong and durable, moisture absorbent, does not contain allergenic properties, and softens with time and continued use. It has a wide variety of applications, such as in clothing, furnishings, household fabrics, yarn, and rope. Linen (also known as flax) is a strong, moisture absorbent, natural fibre. Linen is a bast fibre that can initially feel coarse to the touch. If you have had a linen garment you will notice the linen softens with use and this linen will do the same. Spin your own natural yarn or combine with one of our speciality fibres for a unique yarn that can be used for a variety of applications. This linen is unbleached and has a beautiful golden straw colour. Available in 100g and 1kg portions.
Coir Carpet Coming in three unique rustic designs, coir has its roots in the husk of coconuts, a handspun option with a highly textured feel that caresses your feet as you glide across the living room floor. These resilient floors act as a fabulous final touch to modern and traditional interiors alike, coming in an array of colour schemes to suit you. Like most of our material choices here at Sisal & Seagrass, this is not one to be fitted in the bathroom, better suited to low moisture areas of the home. This coir collection will bring an element of texture to your living space, as well as a warm look that can’t be achieved with modern synthetic materials.
Natural fibre clothing is becoming increasingly popular for its numerous benefits. From the comfort it provides to its environmental impact, natural fibres offer a better alternative to synthetic fabrics. In this article, we'll explore the various types of natural fibers, their benefits, and the few disadvantages they may have. Get ready to make an informed decision for your next clothing purchase.
Now Stinging nettles are one of my favourite plants that are utilized in many ways here. Most importantly its one of the biody...
15" Baby Waldorf Doll , Natural fibre art doll created using natural fibres.
After two weeks of work experience Tara and I had amongst other things dyed 2 kilos of merino, handpainted 1 kilo and 20 silk caps. New Solar pots are: Madder and Logwood, and Mullein with a copper mordant -made using copper piping and acetic acid. It is this which is dyeing the fibres turquoise at the moment!
Nature has such amazing colors and so many gorgeous layers and color combinations. Have you ever wondered if you could dye yarn with a particular herb or other plants nearby you? Growing up I loved to read and in several of my book adventures were people that had created dyes out of the everyday nat
A chat with natural fibre artist Alice Fox.
The Institute for Computational Design (ICD) and the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) of the University of Stuttgart have realzied a robotically woven carbon-fibre pavilion based on the Elytron, a protective shell encasing the beetles’ wings and abdomen.
Natural dye experiments
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JustWears' very own MicroModal Air fabric fibres are derived from sustainably grown, renewable European wood sources. Our microfibres last longer than cotton, are CO2-neutral, bio-degradable and feel softer than silk. The MicroModal Air fabric is 50% more absorbent and breathable than cotton, drying is quicker and everything is kept pleasantly cool all day. These natural super fibres are anti-bacterial, helping to prevent body odour as well. In the pack are 9 men’s pants in the JustWears Active style. The underwear is designed with a signature pouch (keeping banana and plums separate), which allows air to flow through to keep everything well ventilated and sweat free. The ergonomic design prevents riding up and unique stitching process reduces skin irritation so there's no chaffing.
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JustWears' very own MicroModal Air fabric fibres are derived from sustainably grown, renewable European wood sources. Our microfibres last longer than cotton, are CO2-neutral, bio-degradable and feel softer than silk. The MicroModal Air fabric is 50% more absorbent and breathable than cotton, drying is quicker and everything is kept pleasantly cool all day. These natural super fibres are anti-bacterial, helping to prevent body odour as well. In the pack are 3 men’s pants in the JustWears Pro style. The underwear is designed to keep everything well ventilated and sweat free. The ergonomic design prevents riding up and unique stitching process reduces skin irritation so there's no chaffing.
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Eten en reizen zijn onlosmakelijk met elkaar verbonden. Deze vijf gerechten zijn het proberen waard, maar zijn zeker dodelijke delicatessen!
The natural variety of colours in rainbow chard brings a range of nutrients to your plate: it's particularly rich in carotenoids, polyphenols and vitamins K, A and C, and will boost your fibre intake
Exploring the increasing trend of incorporating nature in art and fashion through the work of 6 creatives
Anyone can learn the fairly straightforward nettle fiber processing of extracting fiber from the humble stinging nettle.
Mordants and Assists available at The Yarn Tree Today I’d like to talk about mordants.The word mordant comes from the French word “mordre” – to bite. The mordant combines with a natural dye and fixes the color to the material. Mordants make the color richer, lightfast and wash-fast.
My snake plant was getting overcrowded. I had to repot this spring and decided to pluck off a few leaves to practice making cordage. I’ve never done this before, but remember seeing Bushmen hunters do...
Knitting has been around a long time. A long, long time. It was one of the first ways people worked with natural fibres, and needles and other knitting implements have been found in ancient tombs a…
Natural Dyes I have spent the last few days experimenting with natural dyes made from plant products. The process has given me a new appreciation for natural colours and fabrics. It has been a fascinating journey as I have tested the validity of different information on the topic and worked with the natural dyes. The information below has been gathered from research and my own findings. What Can Be Used as Natural Dyes? The best thing about natural dyeing is that the ingredients you need are fairly easy to come by. Here are just a few materials you can use (and the colors you’ll get with each). Brown Onion skins (yellow/orange) Red Onion Skins Coffee grounds/tea (brown) Strawberries/cherries (pink) Roses (pink) Lavender (pink) Red cabbage (blue/purple) Hyacinth flowers (blue) Beets (deep red) Iris roots (gray/black) Daylily blooms (red/purple) Artichokes (green) Celery leaves (yellow) Turmeric (yellow) Mulberries/blueberries/blackberries (purples) Red Hibiscus Flower (reds-purples) How to Get Started Straining the dye Step 1: Prepare the Dye Chop your plant or berries into small pieces, measure them, and put them in a medium-to-large pot. Add twice as much water as ingredients (if you put in two cups of plant material, add four cups of water). Bring to a boil, and then simmer for one hour. Strain off the hard materials and keep the “dye.” Keep in mind that the longer you let the materials sit in the water, the stronger your dye is going to be. If you have the time, you can even let it soak overnight (without heat) to get a really concentrated solution. Red Onion Skins Red Cabbage Brown Onion Skins Beets Red Hibiscus Vinegar Fixative Step 2: Prepare the Fixative Once you’ve picked out what you want to dye and you’ve got your dye all ready to go, you have to prepare a fixative for your fabric. This will “fix” the dye into the fibers so it won’t wash out. If you’re using berries to dye your fabric, you should use a salt fixative. Put 1/2 cup salt in 8 cups of water. Put your fabric in here and boil for one hour. If you’re using plants to dye your fabric, you have to use a vinegar fixative. Combine one part vinegar and four parts water, and boil the fabric in the mixture for one hour. When your fabric is done, rinse it out under cold water. Step 3: Dye the Fabric All you do now is place your wet fabric into the dye bath and simmer until the fabric has reached the color and shade you want. The color is going to be a bit lighter once the fabric dries out. Then, wash the fabric separately under running cold water until the water runs clear. Beetroot Dye Red Cabbage dye Brown Onion Dye Red Onion Dye Tea dye Red Hibiscus Dye Turmeric tie-dye Turmeric dyes (with tie dye) Sample natural dyes Sample natural dyes Red Hibisus colour after rinsing Red Cabbage dye pre-wash Beet pre-wash Brown onion pre-wash Names of dye for each fabric sample Naturally dyed fabric As evidenced by the pictures, natural dyes really do work! The easiest colours to obtain are brown, yellow, red and purple tones. I tried several of the listed natural dyes for green (grass, spinach & red onion skins) but none of them were successful; in fact, the red onion skins produced a strong brown/red colour. All of the colours are muted compared to the pre-wash colour. This may be simply the process for natural dyes. I did not use any chemical fixatives; these may have helped to hold the colours better!
Sharing some of our favorite ways to dye fabric - from indigo to turmeric to hibiscus leaves. Learn How to use natural dyes on fabric!
Tout connaître, les propriétés et caractéristiques spécifiques du coton naturel et biologique, les spécificité de la fibre de coton dans le monde .
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when
Mordants used in natural dyeing. Defining mordant such as Allum, Copper, Tin, Iron and Chrome. Protein and cellulose fibers
It started with avocados. "Remember when people were dying fabric with the pits and skins, like, three or four years ago? I tried it and became so obsessed
JustWears' very own MicroModal Air fabric fibres are derived from sustainably grown, renewable European wood sources. Our microfibres last longer than cotton, are CO2-neutral, bio-degradable and feel softer than silk. The MicroModal Air fabric is 50% more absorbent and breathable than cotton, drying is quicker and everything is kept pleasantly cool all day. These natural super fibres are anti-bacterial, helping to prevent body odour as well. In the pack are 2 men’s pants, one in the JustWears Active style and one in the JustWears Pro style. The Active is designed with a signature pouch (keeping banana and plums separate) whilst the Pro comes without the pouch. The underwear is designed to keep everything well ventilated and sweat-free. The ergonomic design prevents riding up as well.
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Textile designer and artist Dana Barnes sure knows how to tie a knot. Her latest work, UNSPUN: Tangled and Fused experiments with unspun natural fibers
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Natural dye technique - How to dye fabric using only dried flowers petals and natural ingredients
This stunning pavilion is the result of an investigation series on biomimetic study made by ICD and ITKE organization in order to build a structure imitating th
A traditional pasta dish, without the pasta! We're using our Queen Butter Beans for that same satisfying kick but with the added boost of protein + fibre. It's traditionally serve with ricotta salta which can be hard to find - but regular, softer ricotta will work just as well
Learn how to make natural and organic black dye with acorns by using iron water as a modifier. Step by step tutorial. Easy to follow instructions.
This article contains an overview of natural green dyes that can be used to dye both yarn and fabric. The first color that comes to mind when
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Having seen some brilliant shades of purple obtained from lichen on Jenny Dean‘s and other natural dying blogs, I’ve been keen to try it out for myself. Although they may seem common, they are slow…
This blog post contains a step-by-step approach of how to dye yarn with dandelions. Although they are often considered weeds, dandelions have
