FABRICS, PRODUCTION PROCEDURES, WASH & CARE

COTTON
Cotton is without a doubt the most popular natural fabric of all times. No fiber is as familiar as this fluffy white product of the cotton plant. Soft, cool and comfortable - and it all begins in the lush green fields like it has done for centuries. The story of cotton goes back at least 7000 years. The oldest discoveries were made in South America, The Middle East and Egypt. Cotton is extremely gentle on the skin and breathes well due to the fibers ability to absorb perspiration quickly. Cotton plays a big role in The Earth Collection and we are offering 100% cotton styles all year round.


SILK NOIL
Silk is an animal fiber spun by the silkworm while it constructs its cocoon. Silk is extraordinarily strong and resilient. It has been said that a fiber of silk is stronger than a fiber of steel and it is the strongest of all natural fibers. The Earth Collection produce a line of garments mixing raw silk and cotton creating garments with versatility, wear ability and comfort. Besides being a beautiful fabric, our main reason for working with silk is the fact that the production process has close to no negative impact on the environment as no harsh chemicals can be used on silk. The garments are temperature regulating making it warm in winter and cool in summer by transporting moisture away from the body.

RAMIE
Ramie (also known as China grass) is often mistaken for linen as they are closely related. Ramie is a stem fiber used since ancient times. The first clothes produced of ramie dates back to 5000-3300 BC in Egypt. The long fine ramie fibers are one of the strongest natural fibers, up to three to five times stronger than cotton, and it exhibits even greater strength when wet. This elegant, beautiful, smooth, durable and refined natural fabric is extremely absorbent which makes it very comfortable to wear, especially during warm weather.
 

 
HEMP
Hemp is made from the stems of the Cannabis Sativa plant and despite popular belief industrial hemp fibers do not contain any narcotic chemicals. It is among world's most durable and eco-friendly natural fibers. Hemp farming requires very little water and can be grown without the use of toxic herbicides, pesticides and fertilizers. It renews the soil with each growth cycle and its long roots help prevent erosion. Another important factor is that virtually nothing is wasted in the production process. Seeds are used to make oil and food supplements while the stems are used for fiber. Hemp is also UV resistant and help block out the sun's harmful rays.

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