Know Your Fabrics
What is the difference between Khadi and Handloom?
India is celebrated for its rich cultural heritage, and a significant part of this heritage is reflected in its traditional fabrics like Khadi and Handloom. These fabrics not only carry...
Sustainable Cotton Farming in Israel: A Case Study in Water Efficiency
In the heart of the arid Middle East, Israel stands out as a testament to innovative agricultural practices, particularly in cotton farming. Despite its dry climate, the country has managed...
What is the difference between Tencel & Lyocell?
Tencel and Lyocell have been used interchangeably. But, are they the same? The names can get confusing. So, we thought of making it easy for you. Moving into its origins…...
Lyocell – The Fabric of the Future
As the clamour for sustainable fashion increases, one textile fibre that is getting limelight now is Lyocell. You may not have heard about Lyocell yet, but it is quite possible...
Recycled Polyester - Is it really sustainable?
Recycled Polyester has been quite a buzz in the fashion industry for a few years now. Very recently, it came in the limelight again when the Prime Minister of India,...
Best Fabrics for Indian Summer 2023
The Indian summer can be brutal and this year we are already hearing reports of heat waves hitting the country. And have we not all felt uncomfortable in our clothes...
All you need to know about Wool | Is it really sustainable?
What is Wool? Wool is the textile fiber obtained from sheep and other animals which includes variants like cashmere, alpaca, etc. While most people associate the word “wool” with sheep,...
Why is Polyester so harmful for the environment?
Polyester was crucial in revolutionising the garment industry and making clothing affordable for the masses. This fabric has been able to be an amazing alternative to fabrics like cotton, silk...
Jute - The Golden Fibre
Gunny bags, tote bags and Ropes are the first products that come to mind when we talk about Jute. Jute is known for its industrial uses and is an important...
Silk - Queen of Fibres
We all may have heard the Chinese legend of how silk was discovered by a Chinese Queen – when a a small cocoon fell from a mulberry tree into her...
Why is Hemp a super crop? Know about this sustainable fabric here
Sometimes, the whole family gets tainted because of a black sheep. This is exactly the case with the Cannabis Family where the black sheep is the drug ‘Marijuana’. Cannabis is...
Is Cotton Sustainable? Find about about Cotton's Dark side
Cotton clothing would mostly form most of your wardrobe. We know that it is comfortable on the skin & is relatively inexpensive. But how much do we actually know about...
