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Earth Friendly Fabrics

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Some clothing companies are interested in sustainable development and producing fabrics from natural resources like bamboo and corn that can be replenished, as these alternative fabrics do not require toxic chemicals or large amounts of energy to produce like cotton and polyester. Bamboo and corn fabrics are increasingly being manufactured in countries like the US, China, India and others to help protect the environment and conserve limited resources like petroleum.

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Earth friendly fabricsIn several countries it is already possible to buy shirts made from bamboo and socks made from corn.http://www.earthimprints.com/clothing/bamboo-tshirts
What happened?Sustainable DevelopmentSome companies that make fabric are interested in sustainable development. This means that what they produce must be good for the environment.The materials used in the fabric come from natural resources that can be replaced.
When did earth friendly fabrics start to be made?The idea began a few years ago as awareness grew about the need to protect our environment.In the past, cotton has been planted to produce material for t-shirts and other cloth but toxic chemicals are used to prevent insects & weeds from destroying cotton crops.Polyester fabric is made from petrol but it is difficult to get, it needs lots of energy to produce, & there are limited supplies of petrol worldwide.
Bamboo & Corn FabricsBamboo fabrics are made in: North America (USA, Canada)ChinaIndiaTurkeyTaiwanCorn fabrics are made in:USA and China
Why is this important?To save our planet earthKeep the environment clean and healthy

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Earth Friendly Fabrics

  • 1. Earth friendly fabricsIn several countries it is already possible to buy shirts made from bamboo and socks made from corn.http://www.earthimprints.com/clothing/bamboo-tshirts
  • 2. What happened?Sustainable DevelopmentSome companies that make fabric are interested in sustainable development. This means that what they produce must be good for the environment.The materials used in the fabric come from natural resources that can be replaced.
  • 3. When did earth friendly fabrics start to be made?The idea began a few years ago as awareness grew about the need to protect our environment.In the past, cotton has been planted to produce material for t-shirts and other cloth but toxic chemicals are used to prevent insects & weeds from destroying cotton crops.Polyester fabric is made from petrol but it is difficult to get, it needs lots of energy to produce, & there are limited supplies of petrol worldwide.
  • 4. Bamboo & Corn FabricsBamboo fabrics are made in: North America (USA, Canada)ChinaIndiaTurkeyTaiwanCorn fabrics are made in:USA and China
  • 5. Why is this important?To save our planet earthKeep the environment clean and healthy