ecoGear introduces ecofriendly yoga clothing!

21 Aug '10

4 min read

The recycled fibres with its limited elasticity and heavy gauge would not appeal to the consumer at large, which is our target. Viscose from the jute plant however, can be knitted up into the softest stretchiest fabrics you can think of and it has a neutral impact on animals unlike silk or trees, which is what most viscosic fabrics are made from.

The downsides to jute viscose is the use of sulphur to turn the jute stem into viscose and the fact that some of our pieces are dyed but if you compare the overall environmental impact it has with oil based nylon or polyester yarns that are so popular with yoga clothing, we felt that we had to bring this product to market so that the consumer has a sustainable option that would look and perform like nylon products."

Based on the company's own standards for eco labelling, ecoGear makes it clear that its jute viscose products only claim to be a sustainable fibre and not an ecofriendly fibre.

Incredible ecoGear Inc. is a Toronto based brand for ecofriendly products. Centered around its ecofriendly clothing, the brand also offers a wide range of consumer products including wooden dining ware from coconut trunks and fashion jewelry using South American seeds and nuts.

Incredible ecoGear Inc

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