Environmental guide to natural fibers
Jute is the most
environmentally friendly fiber - from seed to
fiber. It has an ecological adaptability due to
tolerance to salinity, water stress, climate extremes, pests and
diseases.
Jute is not subjected to the same industrial
processes which are applied to cotton although water is used
in the weaving process to dampen the fabric it is only sprinkled
whereas cotton is washed, boiled and bleached.
Jute is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable.
Cotton is an extreme water
extensive crop and in addition one of the most pesticide laden
crops in the world. Heavy reliance of pesticides is required
because of low tolerance to pests and diseases. The processing into
fiber is complex involving washing,boiling, bleaching,
starching and further chemical treatment.
As a result - production of cotton is heavily criticised for
its damaging impact on the invironment.
As cotton often is seen as an environmentally
friendly substitute to other packagings
we would kindly ask you to let us guide you to the most
environmentally friendly solution to your needs.
