5 natural fiber facts you may not know

More and more consumers are demanding the use of sustainable, natural materials in the goods they purchase and natural fibers are making a comeback. The happy surprise:  natural fibers possess an abundance of health and comfort benefits. Aside from that, they are just plain interesting. Here are 5 natural fiber facts that may surprise you.

Wool does as good a job keeping you cool as it does warming you up

Your wool mitts and hat keep you toasty warm, but do you remember your grandpa wearing a wool suit in the summer? It kept him cool. Wool is nature’s temperature regulator, wicking away the moisture that makes you feel sticky when it’s hot and frigid when it’s cold.

Bamboo is naturally antibacterial

Bamboo is a natural fiber super-hero. This fast growing woody plant in the world is naturally antibacterial. More versatile than any other fiber, you can eat it, build with it, make paper with it, even wear it to bed or shampoo your hair with it. Does it leap over tall buildings? Probably.

Silk Worms let their larvae do all the work

Technically silk is a fiber made from the dried saliva of bug larvae building their cocoons. We love silk’s shimmery softness and delicate colors (all thanks to the prism shaped structure of the fibers). And silk blends well with other natural fibres to create versatile fabrics.

You can wear wood pulp

Hailed as the ‘new age fiber’, lyocell is made from wood pulp cellulose fiber. This fabulous fiber is as soft as silk, strong as polyester, as cool as linen and as absorbent as cotton. It may have been created by man but this wonder-fiber is 100% organic and 100% biodegradable. Watch for it – you’ll be seeing it everywhere (even our 2-in-1 blanket pillow)

Thread count isn’t the best measure of cotton’s quality

Contrary to popular belief, the quality of the fibre and finish of cotton matters more than thread count when it comes to comfort and durability. Cotton is processed and woven in many ways. Percale, Flannel, Jersey and Sateen (these refer to the weave of the fabric), Pima or Egyptian (this is where the cotton was grown), and even organic cotton (cotton grown without the use of pesticides) have different things to offer…so don’t just go by the thread count!

Ready to learn about natural fibres?  Watch our site in weeks to come as we explore
the truth and fiction about natural fibers!