If selecting fabric is important to you, all our experts recommended recyclable (organic, polyester, and nylon) fabrics. They advocate for bamboo, Tencel, organic hemp, and organic linen. You can also research brands that source from regenerative farms, or farms that focus on topsoil regeneration, improved water systems, and biodiversity.
Recycled Cotton: Cotton has been widely used all over the world, but because of the pesticides and other chemicals needed for production, it has become problematic for the environment. To minimize impact, recycled cotton is made from old clothing items, reducing water, and energy consumption.
Tencel: Requiring less energy and water than cotton, Tencel is a light cellulose fabric made from dissolved wood pulp.
Organic Hemp: Found all over the world, hemp requires very little water and naturally fertilizes the soil when growing.
A couple of new plant-based materials worth looking into are made from pineapples, mushrooms, and cactus.