Natural fabrics are derived from the fibres of animal coats, plant seeds, stems and leaves, and silkworm cocoons. They are soft and breathable and UV light does not cause discoloration.
Coir is a natural fabric which is obtained from the fibrous husk of a coconut.
It is stress resistant, bio-degradable and buoyant. Coir is used to make
sacking, twine, doormats and items such as bags and ropes. Coir can also be
used in construction and to improve clays. It is a good fabric to control soil
erosion.
Cotton is one of the best-known natural fabrics. The fibre grows around the
seeds of the cotton plant and cotton has been used since about 3000 BC. Cotton
is soft, strong, flame retardant, hypo-allergenic and easy to wash. It is the
most popular natural fabric used in making clothing. It is also used to make
home furniture, bags and medical products. Heavyweight cotton fabric can be
used to make items such as shoes and tents.
Hemp is quite unusual in that it is both very soft and durable. It can be used
for many things from work clothing to home decoration such as table linens,
dish towels and sheets. It has a great luster and dyes easily.
Another widely used natural fabric is jute. It is economical and strong,
reusable and repairable. Jute fabric comes in a number of varieties including
Hessian, CBC, sacking, a heavy fabric variety, jute yarn, webbing and non-woven
felt. It is a good insulator of electricity and heat. Examples of items made
from jute fabric include fashion apparel, soft luggage, backing for carpets,
inner spring webbing for car seats and bags or sacks for packing.
A natural fabric with interesting natural textures is leather. Leather is
elastic and soft and very comfortable to wear. It does not pick up the
surrounding temperature so is comfortable in heat or cold. As well as being
made into clothing and shoes, is also used for belts, sofas, harnesses, wallets
and many other things. Various types of leather include suede, nubuck, embossed
leather and aniline leather which shows all the natural textures and scars.
Linen is hypo-allergenic and protects against sun radiation. It has been used
for over 10,000 years and is luxurious and comfortable. Linen is obtained from
the flax plant. It is strong and can absorb up to 20 times its own weight in liquid.
It is used for rugs, painting canvases and apparel.
Ramie is stronger than linen or cotton. It is obtained from the ramie plant.
Ramie is strong, absorbent and can be dyed easily. Its uses include clothing,
pillow cases, tablecloths, sacks and cable insulation.
The strongest natural fabric in the world is silk, which is obtained from the
cocoons of silk worms. Silk is luxurious, beautiful and keeps you warm in the
cold or cool in the heat. Silk is used in clothing, medical textiles and home
furnishings.
Another very durable yet soft fabric is wool. Wool comes from sheep, goats and
even Angora rabbits. It has been used in clothing for over 12,000 years. There
are various types of wool such as chenille, flannel, felt, tweed and melton.
Wool is warm and absorbs moisture well. Wool is used in blankets, carpets and
clothing.
Fabric blends are made of different types of fibres twisted together. This can
result in an item that is easier to clean, care for or more comfortable.
Polyester blended with cotton is very common. Silk can be blended with wool to
result in a subtle texture, for example in making ties. Ramie blended with
acrylic results in a softer fabric which is easier to care for.
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