Tencel Lyocell fabric

What is the difference between Tencel & Lyocell?

Dating Back to the 1970s… The development of Tencel was motivated by environmental concerns; researchers sought to manufacture rayon by means that were less harmful than the viscose method. The...
Recycled Polyester - Is it really sustainable?

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,...
February 26, 2023 — Earthy Route
What is Lyocell blog by Earthy Route. Yellow Lyocell shirt by Earthy Route.

What is Lyocell and why is it better for Us?

For the longest time we have considered Cotton to be the most comfortable and preferred fabric for clothing. But there are close substitutes and better alternatives to Cotton both from environmental as well...
December 08, 2021 — Earthy Route
Is Wool a sustainable fabric by Earthy Route

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,...
How is polyester harmful blog by Earthy Route

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...
Blog on Jute fabric by Earthy Route

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...
What is Silk fabric blog by Earthy Route

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...
What is Hemp and its uses by Earthy Route

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...
All you need to know about Linen blog by Earthy Route

Linen - Summer-friendly and eco-friendly fabric. Read to know more

Most of the apparel brands come out with a very attractive looking Linen Collection every summer. We all know about Linen being a premium fabric as compared to cotton, both...

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...