Selecting suitable fabric for clothing that is best for both customers and environment can be difficult task, however, researching well and considering important factors can help you making the correct choice. Customers must consider the information provided below to decide the best fabric according to environment. 

 

What fabric is least harmful to the environment?

 

There are many fabric options that are environmentally friendly and can be selected by customers. Customers who are not aware of the least harmful fabrics must consider some of the crucial ones given below: 

 

• Organic cotton: Organic cotton is much sustainable and better option as compared to normal cotton, as neither it is water or chemical intensive nor does it require pesticides or chemicals for its growth. 

 

• Organic linen: Linen is obtained from a natural plant that is easy to grow and does not require any additional maintenance. Also in, the production of fabric from plant does not involves any wastage. 

 

• Lyocell: It is not so common and known fabric among many customers. However, since it is made from wood pulp, it is biodegradable and a great fabric choice in accordance with the environment.

 

• Organic Hemp: This is not so common clothing fabric among customers, however it is one of the most sustainable and suggested fabric. Since Hemp is a plant, it can be used to make comfortable clothes. It is a soft fabric that even gets better after washing and is suitable for amost every season. 

 

• Recycled fabrics: They are more sustainable and better option as compared to many natural fabrics. For Instance, recycled polyester is far more better than normal polyester as it fabricated from recycled plastic and does ot requires intensive manufacturing process unlike normal polyester. 

 

What type of fabric is suited for children?

Selecting fabrics for children is a prominent step. There are some fabrics that are gentle for both children and the environment. These fabrics are: 

 

• Cotton: cottn clothes are widely used for making kids clothes. They ar breathable, durable and sweat-absorbent. Most clothes are made using this eco-friendly fabric. Also cotton clothes are ideal for sensitive skin as they do nnot cause any allergies unlike other fabrics. 

 

• Fleece: This is the popular artificial fabric used for making kids' clothes. the fabric is warm and hence is ost suitable for winter wears, Also its durability and cost are other factors for its popularity. Fleece clothes do not require ans special care and dry up too quickly. Kids' sweatshirts, pants, and sweaters are all made up of this lightweight winter fabric. 

 

• Wool: it is a natural fabric that is made out of animal hair and is best for winter wear. Wool is known for its insulating and durabilty properties and is a great choice to make clothes such as coats, sweaters etc. 

 

What fabric is safe for children?

 

Children have sensitive skin, and therefore, it is important to pay proper attention to clothing fabrics to avoid the risk of allergies. There are some fabrics that must be selected while picking clothes for children: 

 

• Natural fabric like wool. 
• linen
• Organic-cotton

 

Fabric that must be avoided:

 

There are many fabrics that are unsustainable and must be avoided by customers. Some of such fabrics are given-below: 

 

• Polyester: This fabric must be avoided by customers as it is synthetic and is made up of manmade polymer plastic. 

 

• Nylon: This is a silky thermoplastic that originates from fossil-fuels. Fabrics are made after melting.

 

• Acrylic: Clothes made out of this fabric also require plastic threads and are made from fossil-fuels such as petroleum. 

 

• Ryon: Though Rayon is made from natural wood pulp, it requires harsh chemicals for conversion into cellulose. 

 

Conclusion: Going through the above presented information, you must have got an idea of the most sustainable and environment-friendly fabrics.