Synthetic fibres

Fibers are classified by their chemical origin, falling into two groups or families: natural fibers and manufactured fibers. Manufactured fibers are also referred to as man made or synthetic fibers....

Good question. What is milk fiber? And what do we know about it? Well, people like to spin it into yarn and made fabric from it. And it’s soft and silky. And it’s looks pretty. Accordin…

A guide to natural fibers and why its so important we choose natural over synthetic when it comes to our apparel.

Cupro fabric is a semi-synthetic textile derived from linter, tiny cotton fibres that are too small to spin into typical cotton fabric and would otherwise go to waste. In a closed loop manufacturing process, linter is dissolved and spun into a new fibre. The resulting cupro closely resembles silk's smooth finish and ic

Our Coir collection uses natural material usually discarded as part of coconut harvesting. The husk of the coconut houses the tough coir fibres that are first extracted using steel combes before being cleaned and turned into mats or carpets. The result is a natural fibre that can help trap dirt and debris, making it a perfect choice for entrance matting or a hardwearing carpet for living room areas. Free samples of this range are available via our website - follow the link. #coir…

Natural dyes have been with us since the dawn of civilisation & before the creation of synthetic dyes they were the sole source of colour for the fabrics, fibres and textiles of our lives. They have a rich and fascinating history, valued, traded and transported throughout the ancient world. It always fascinates me to learn...

Price No doubt about it – genuine, high-quality silk will always be relatively expensive. Synthetic fibres like polyester can be made to look like real silk to the untrained eye. Although synthetic…

Textile materials have the inherent ability to store electric charges. Electrical properties of the textile fiber was generated with the use of fibers

Mark D. asks: How do they make real silk from worms? One of the softest fabrics on the planet, shiny, breathable and comfortable, silk has been a highly prized cloth since it was first harvested thousands of years ago. And despite advances in production methods and new possibilities for cultivation, still today the only reasonable way to glean the thread in [...]

Global synthetic textile fiber market size is expected to increase significantly during the forecast period (2019-2027), owing to growing use of synthetic fibers in various industries.

Let’s talk Nettle. Nettle is a plant we all know as a common back yard weed, the pest with a vicious sting. But did you know the use of nettle as a fibre has been recorded as far back as the Bronze Age? Traditionally these fibres have been used by local communities for centuries to create various products, including textiles, ropes, fishing nets, baskets, and more. Its resurgence in the textile industry is driven by a growing interest in sustainable materials and can now be found in…

Viscose rayon is a manufactured regenerated cellulose fiber. Viscose rayon is the modern form of one of the earliest types of artificial silk.

Through a process of chopping and separating sisal fibers, we manufacture a product that can be used in filtration, crafts, and as a natural fiber reinforcement

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Take a look at these 6 surprising Spring dye plants & see what colours they give you. Start your natural dye journey today.

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