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Bamboo Fabric
Lifespan: 1 year to fully decompose; compostable and biodegrades easily.
Lyocell (Tencel)
Lifespan: Biodegradable under industrial, home, soil, fresh water and marine conditions; compostable.
Jute
Lifespan: 1 to 2 years to decompose; compostable and biodegradable.
Alpaca Fiber
Lifespan: Similar to wool, 1 to 5 years to decompose; compostable.
Corn Fiber (PLA)
Lifespan: 6 to 24 months to compost in an industrial facility; biodegradable under the right circumstances.
Piñatex
Lifespan: Biodegradable over time; specific lifespan varies; compostability depends on the non-natural components used.
Soy Fabric
Lifespan: Around 1 year to decompose; compostable.
Wool
Lifespan: 1 to 5 years to decompose; compostable.
Linen
Lifespan: 2 weeks to several months to decompose; highly compostable.
Banana Fiber
Lifespan: Completely biodegradable; Compostability and timeframe depend on processing and weave.
Organic Cotton
Lifespan: 5 months to decompose; compostable in the right conditions.
Coconut Fiber (Coir)
Lifespan: Few months to decompose; compostable.
Hemp Fiber
Lifespan: approximately 6 months to decompose; compostable.
Silk
Lifespan: 1 to 2 years to decompose; compostable under the right conditions.
Nettle Fiber
Lifespan: Comparable to hemp, around 6 months to decompose; highly compostable.
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