Discover eco-friendly fabrics transforming fashion:
- Vegan Leather: Made from various materials like polyurethane (PU), cork, and recycled plastics, offering a cruelty-free alternative to traditional leather.
- Tencel (Lyocell): Soft, breathable, made from sustainably sourced wood pulp.
- Organic Cotton: Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers.
- Hemp: Minimal water and pesticide use, highly durable.
- Linen: Low water and pesticide use, biodegradable.
- Bamboo Fabric: Fast-growing, antibacterial, and biodegradable.
- Recycled Polyester (rPET): Made from recycled plastics, reducing waste.
- Piñatex: Sustainable leather alternative made from pineapple leaf fibers.
- Econyl: Recycled nylon from plastic waste.
- Mycelium Leather: Biodegradable leather from mushroom roots.
- Cork Fabric: Renewable and biodegradable, harvested without harming trees.
Fabrics to Avoid
- Conventional Cotton
- Polyester
- Nylon
- Acrylic
- Rayon (Viscose)
- PVC Leather
- Conventional Wool
- Leather ( but it lasts a long time)
- Silk
- Blended Fabrics
About the author
Satu Raunola Spencer’s entrepreneurial journey culminated in founding VENLA Resell + Relove, a pioneering rent-a-rack second-hand fashion store in Sydney. Co-founded with fellow Finnish entrepreneur Minna Monaghan as a COVID-era pivot, VENLA brought the Nordic rent-a-rack concept to Sydney, blending innovation with a commitment to sustainability. Satu’s story, rooted in Finnish sisu, is one of resilience and dedication, inspiring more sustainable consumer practices and addressing fashion's environmental challenges.
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