Natural Fabrics

Organic materials including cotton, bamboo and natural latex form new mattress construction that offers allergy resistance and biodegradable attributes.

Nov 7, 2009 - Kathryn Hedderig

Choose nontoxic, PVC-free rain jackets, hats and boots made out of nylon, latex, and oilcloth from retailers like Puddle Gear, Hatley, Lands End, and LL Bean.

Oct 6, 2009 - Tricia Edgar

Bamboo fabrics are luxuriously soft, strong, hypoallergenic, inexpensive and durable. They have a smooth hand, flowing gentile silk-like drape, and a natural sheen.

Sep 21, 2009 - George Daleiden

Peruvian Pima cotton, gossypium barbadense, is a luxury cotton native to South America. Here is an overview and history of Peruvian Pima cotton from the Incas to today.

Sep 17, 2009 - Tony Dunnell

Nowadays, more people are returning to natural fabrics as they rediscover their benefits. With a little extra care, they can be as easy to wash and wear as synthetics.

Aug 7, 2009 - Ann Burnett

Tea staining is a fun, easy, inexpensive, and natural way to dye clothing, that produces a variety of lovely dark ivory, tan, or reddish colors.

Aug 3, 2009 - Genevieve Kiger

If you use cloth diapers, you'll want cloth baby wipes to go with them. Fabric wipes are washable and reusable, and you can toss them in the laundry with the diapers.

Jun 3, 2009 - Christy Jones

Being eco-fashionable can be easy; Imus shares some valuable tips from "The Essential Green You"; the third book in the New York Times Best-Selling series Green This!

May 5, 2009 - Deirdre Imus

As the recession hits the housing market and people find it more difficult to buy and sell their properties, many people are looking at alternative building methods.

Apr 30, 2009 - Pam Griffin

The use of natural fibers in textiles has been around for centuries. In this age of reduce, reuse and recycle the need for looking at existing resources is here.

Mar 6, 2009 - Elena Lipson

Over the last few years, we have all come to know and love the benefits of organic cotton. What we may not know as much about is the world of new synthetic and plants.

Jan 17, 2009 - Elena Lipson

Being eco-friendly definitely extends to what clothes you choose to wear. Take a look at some of these online retailers who have "green" making the fashion scene.

Jan 8, 2009 - Denise Oliveri

For decades, cotton fiber was the natural choice in clothing. However, on the whole, commercial ly grown cotton is one of the most toxic fibers in use today.

Dec 10, 2008 - Jodi Selene

STOP! Before you get another pair of jeans, before you get your hands on another tailored jacket made from ANY fabric, there are a few alarming facts you should know.

Nov 6, 2008 - Elena Lipson

Traditional silk is produced from silk worms that must be killed to get their filaments. Ahimsa silk, invented by Kusuma Rajaiah, provides a green, humane alternative

Jul 28, 2008 - Renee Blixt

Repairing, swapping, borrowing or reusing vintage fashion are green, money-saving strategies to reduce materials and save energy used to make and ship clothing.

Jul 23, 2008 - Josh Dorfman

Choose versatile, carefree hemp fabric for your next sewing project.

Jun 12, 2008 - Connie Krochmal