The world of eco-fibres

The concept of eco-fibres is not new — Henry Ford of the Ford Motor car company wore a suit made of [soya] fabric in the 1940s. He even considered a car made of soy plastic. The subsequent rise of man-made fabrics and plastics put the development of these fabrics on the back burner. As a result of this, not much has been heard of these [natural fibres] until recently. Recognition of the environmental problems caused by man-made fibres has resulted in the emergence of a large number of alternate yams, and an increasing numbers of producers and consumers are eager to explore these options. 

An eco-fibre is simply a textile [fibre] that does not employ pesticides and/ or chemicals in the process of growth. The core philosophy of its development is minimal ecological damage. Several new age fabrics have been developed from natural and renewable resources and many more are in the pipeline. But is the production of these fibres actually as benign as is made out  

The ciurent lack of a common definition for eco, sustainable, and green fibres makes it difficult for organizations to make informed fibre choices. In accordance with their company objectives, organizations will need to determine and define what goals and parameters to set arormd their choice of sustainable fibres. 

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