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Piñatex

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Innovative leather alternative made from pineapple leaf fibers, used in accessories and shoes; reduces agricultural waste.

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Peace Silk (Ahimsa Silk)

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Silk made without killing the silkworms, allowing them to live out full life-cycle; used in humane luxury textiles, but more expensive.

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Recycled Polyester

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Made from recycled plastics reducing waste; used in sportswear and outdoor clothing, but non-biodegradable.

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Recycled Wool

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Repurposed wool conserving resources and minimizing waste; used in warm and resilient textiles, but quality can vary.

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Ramie Fabric

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Made from nettle plant family, strong and lustrous similar to linen; grows without much water or chemicals, but stiff until broken in.

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Cork Fabric

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Harvested from cork oak trees without cutting them down, durable and water-resistant; used in vegan leather goods.

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Recycled Cotton

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Made from post-industrial and post-consumer cotton waste, reduces landfill; used in various textiles, though fiber length can be compromised.

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Organic Cotton

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Cultivated without harmful chemicals, reducing environmental damage; often used in comfortable and breathable clothing.

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Hemp Fabric

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Sustainable crop with minimal water and pesticide needs, durable fiber used in a variety of textiles; rough texture softens over time.

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Soy Fabric

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Bio-based fabric from soybean fiber, a by-product of food processing; used in soft textiles, environmentally friendly but not widely available.

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Tencel (Lyocell)

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Derived from renewable wood sources, biodegradable and eco-friendly production process; used in soft, drapey clothing.

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Bamboo Fabric

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Rapidly renewable resource with natural antibacterial properties, used in soft textiles; however, the processing can be environmentally intense.

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Modal

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Semi-synthetic fabric from beech trees, less water-intensive than cotton and biodegradable; used in soft and fluid textiles.

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Econyl

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Regenerated nylon made from waste materials such as fishing nets; used in swimwear and activewear, it helps clean up the oceans.

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Organic Linen

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Made from flax plant without harmful chemicals, uses less water; favored in breathable summer wear, but wrinkling can be an issue.

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