Why choose natural fibers?

Natural fibers (linen, hemp, cotton, wool, cashmere, silk, etc.) and artificial fibers (tencel, modal, viscose) are derived from natural raw materials of animal or plant origin. The difference between the latter is their transformation: natural fibers are transformed mechanically and artificial fibers are transformed using a solvent.

Why choose these two types of fibers over synthetic fibers:

1.  Biodegradable: they degrade naturally and quickly
2. They are carbon neutral
3. Anti-perspirant: thanks to their absorption properties, they allow your clothes to breathe and do not retain odours
4. Hypoallergenic and antibacterial: they protect your skin and take care of sensitive skin
5. Thermoregulating for some of them, such as linen, hemp and wool
6. Due to their natural origin, they are antistatic and more comfortable than synthetic fibers
7. They are of better quality (as long as they are good taking care of)

Beware of the environmental dimension of certain fibers: not all of them are as environmentally friendly as you might think. Their cultivation or transformation can require massive use of toxic products or natural resources, as in the case of cotton, viscose or silk. What's more, they are often produced far from where they are processed, entailing intensive transport before being incorporated into the manufacture of our garments.

In such cases, choose organic cotton, which uses neither pesticides nor large quantities of water, or Ecovero viscose, made from wood from certified, sustainably-managed forests, and requiring much less water than conventional viscose.