I want to add that when washing wool you should never use regular laundry detergent since it contains enzymes that break down the protein in the fibers. This also applies to silk.
Thanks so much for doing this series! You're addressing so many topics that I've been curious about, but have been a bit overwhelmed by when it comes to researching. Can't wait for the rest!
Man, the internet is a wonderful thing! This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much for your research and easily digestible format.
I think that organic blends of hemp and cotton are a great way to go! Hemp is a wonderful fiber source. I've read it takes somewhere about half the water as cotton, yet yields upwards of 250% more usable fibers for fabric production.
@paisleyyama I've never worn Hemp before, but some fabrics have special care requirements needed for care and maintenance of the fabric. Was it washed in Hot/Warm/Cold water? Was it dried in High/Low heat? Additives used in wash (such as Bleach, or Fabric Softener)? A lot of things can be a factor of this. Again, I've never worn Hemp before, but it's supposed to be a very durable fabric. Unless it was a Hemp Blend, and the blended fabric degraded the quality of the hemp fabric.
@paisleyyama Hmmm, that's very weird. I'm sorry to hear of your experience with it. I've never used it before so I don't have my own experience to compare it to. But I do plan to Test the Fabric out soon though. I want try a Bamboo/Cotton Blend, Bamboo/Hemp Blend, and Hemp/Cotton Blend, to see which is better (in my opinion).
@paisleyyama. That's awesome! Cotton is a great fabric, but it does have a few downsides in some areas, that's why it's blended with a lot of different types of fabrics. With what I'm testing for is absorbancy in each fabric. How fast it absorbs and how much it holds. Completely different of course, than what 1 would look for in clothing! :)
@paisleyyama. Yes, I've heard of Zorb. I'm wanting to Test absobency of those Fabrics for use in making Cloth Pads (my apologies to Jason, I know this isn't what you expect to be reading on your Comment). While Zorb is extremely fast at absorbing, it is prone to compression leaks (such as when you sit down, etc...), which isn't good if the "only" absorbent material is Zorb. But it is good for a 1st Core layer for people with a very heavy flow, then having something that holds liquid better (doesn't have much compression leaks), to absorb underneath it. Cotton absorbs well, but it doesn't hold as much moisture as what Hemp can (without leaks). Bamboo is also said to absorb fast as well. So I want to do a comparison of the 3.
@paisleyyama I will be, but what I'd like to try to see the comparison in how fast the material absorbs, vs how much it can hold without leaking. That way the cloth pad don't leak because it's not absorbing fast enough (or whatever the reason may be). Disposable pads/tampons have too many chemicals in them that gets absorbed through our skin when wearing it (and tampons have been known to make girls sick because of the chemicals in it, if not changed frequently enough). Cloth is washable, can be reused, and is better for the environment. Zorb, I'd like to use as a top (inner core) layer for a "Heavy" or "Super Heavy", just to make sure it absorbs it fast (so that someone with a heavy flow, doesn't run off the sides because it's not absorbing fast enough, etc..), but have a more absorbent layer underneath it that doesn't leak (since Zorb can leak), that might absorb a little slower, but holds moisture better. But for "Light" or "Regular" flow, it doesn't need the "fast" absorbency of Zorb, and can do with a regular absorbing fabric, so Testing the 3 fabrics that I'm interested in trying out, will help with that. At least, that's what I'm hoping anyways, I'm still learning a lot about it. Lol.
Thank you very *very* much. This video is exactly what I was looking for (and even much more). Literally all aspects are being addressed here - just perfect.
Hello Erin, thanks for the information and the quality of your video. I'm glad you listed all the pros and cons for each fibre. The fabric manufacturing industry is not the best for being honest about the products they harvest and/or manufacture. They tend to jump on whatever trendy bandwagon is best for their bottom line and their shareholders. Case in point, the massive shift from man made fibres to cotton in the late eighties. As you mentioned, cotton is a very "thirsty" crop and requires massive amounts of pesticides and fertilizer. Most people flocked to the "environmentally friendly, natural" choice based on being against fossil fuel derived fibres. As you pointed out, there are definite drawbacks with cotton. I personally dislike man made fibres so I choose cotton as it can be recycled. Thanks again for your honest information.
I'm so happy I found your channel! Sustainability was possibly my favourite unit during my fashion major so it's amazing to refresh on these things. :)
Very informative and relatively unbiased. I really appreciate the fact that you have made it possible for me to intelligently consider what I am buying off the rack. Thank you.
This is such a great list, thank you for gathering all of this information! One detail I’d like to add: by now there is so called Ahimsa silk or peace silk, which is processed only after the silk worms have „hatched“ naturally. It is more expensive, though, since it takes longer and the shorter fibers are harder to process.
Thank you so much for collecting this information for your viewers! This is such a helpful video! I'm a vegan and it is sometimes difficult to find out what materials treat animals fairly. I had no idea that making silk killed the worms so I will no longer be purchasing that. All of your videos are so helpful!
i really dont like the word toxic chemical.... alcohol is a toxic chemical, but you can use it to clean wounds, it just doesnt tell you enough to actually jduge whether the use of it is Bad... just a thought, very helpful Video all in all though
Is there a better word to describe the chemicals that are toxic? I'm just not sure how to explain that some materials contain and are made from toxic chemicals without going into all of them.
first of all, i appreciate the insanely quick answer. i guess one part would be to describe how they are toxic, are they acidic (which generally means they do actual harm to nature as the change the acidity of ground which affects plant growth and the like), or a toxin that is only dangerous when ingested, we also dont know whether the toxin enters a chemical bind which in fact might just make it harmless, or whether it is used up during the colouring or bleaching process, eliminating it as a whole, another point to consider is how the toxin is produced which of course can be a pro or con in itself.
I just posted a new video and saw your comment right after. :) My problem is that there are so many components that go into materials, especially with synthetics- creating the fibre, dyeing, finishing. Heavy metals like lead and mercury, phthalates, antimony, chlorinated solvents, NPEs plus tons more have been found in clothing and fabric production and have different issues. It's just too much to go through, I'd need to create a whole separate video series to cover them.
I've had the same Nylon shirt since I was 16 (In high school) and I wear it till this day, looks new and everything is still so vivid. I'm 25 so yeah it's durable.
hey good video! I think you missed wool doesn't retain odours, like sweat, so you can wear it multiple times, therefore saving the energy of washing it. You can wash it on delicate if you have a front load or no agitator top load,and I out sweaters etc in lingerie bags to wash them so they don't get roughed up, but you do have to lay flat or reshape to dry. Also linen is quite expensive. I just bought some yarn that is half merino wool and half MILK protein! It's literally called half and half! lol Any idea how environmental that would be? I also have some yarn that I used for a shawl that was half organic cotton, and half organic wool. Very nice. Thanks
good video. another to consider is use. I think if you own fewer items but will use them till they literally fall apart or your body can no longer fit then the pros and cons of synthetic can be a virtue. for me, I am always freezing. I have sensitive skin so cashmere and wool are no-nos. also so it's cotton as it retains sweat or moisture and keeps it next to your skin, keeping you colder. I have been doing a lot of research and self trials and realized wicking poly or poly blends usually work best for me for under layers. they have to be woven in a way for the wicking to happen though. my favorite sweaters are acrylic or bucclé, as they last a long time, don't itch, wash well and keep me warm. and can be fitted and not frumpy. for sweater jackets, I usually have some sort of fleece. for homemade cloth menstruation pads, I prefer flannel topper, Zorb 2 cores (not sure what it's made of, but it's fantastic) and fleece backing as it's faster resistant. many ladies upcycle theirs from old t shirts, sheets, towels... good info, thanks for the video.
I'd like to recommend a book for you to read: The Knitter's Book of Wool by Clara Parkes . It goes in depth into the differences between different kinds of wools. Also, this may be a dialect issue (English varies from country to country and I live in the US), but I've never heard Alpaca or Goat fibers referred to as wool. Generally they are just called alpaca, mohair, or cashmere if they are cashmere goats, and wool refers only to fibre from sheep. And if you get superwash wool, you can machine wash the garment and it resists shrinking. Mmm... I love wool...
Thank you! That sounds like a really interesting book! Also you're right, when people say wool they are almost always talking about sheep and other types are generally just called alpaca, cashmere etc. instead of 'alpaca wool'. But they are actually all different kinds of wool, technically some are classified as hair but for the sake of keeping it simple and not having to go through the list I thought it would be easiest to just use 'wool' as the category.
The timing for this video was perfect, because next week I am about to start working in this fair trade store and have been meaning to read up a little bit more about materials, so thank you a lot! I love the way you presented the information, really clear and helpful and I can see myelf coming back to this video in case I want to refresh my knowledge. I´m looking forward to the other videos about materials :) Hope you have a nice sunday :)
i don't know if you're a vegan or not but this video was quite accurate, although i'd just like to add onto the 'wool' section in the 'pro' part that it has added benefits of -sheep meat which increases food security -helps mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, especially on grasslands -sustain soil health through renewable manure so we can keep growing crops but overall i do agree with your conclusion, sticking to organic materials is more eco-friendly, but certainly animal derived materials are more sustainable considering its much more balanced, where as materials from plant fibers generally lack in LOTS of department just to be grown for fiber where as animal derived touches on many points in sustainability.
Awesome. I prefer clothes made of natural material or fabric, items that suit me and I feel confy in them. I also, enjoy wearing plain bright cloured clothing. 😉😉
Awesome video! I stumbled across it because I was trying to research a comparison between nylon and cotton. Now I have a basic understanding of every common fabric. Thanks!
i loved this video! super informative and makes fabrics really easy to understand. One note is that tencel (the brand name) is closed loop, but not all lyocell is! thanks and I look forward to seeing the rest of your series, especially about animal fibers vs synthetics for vegans!
Thank you! :) That's really interesting. I've always used the two words interchangeably but never looked into whether there was a difference between them. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thank you for sharing this video. I thought it was very well made and so insightful. This was the exact I was looking for in this topic! It was clean and precise. I also enjoyed how simple it was, yet still visually intriguing.
Thank you so much for this video!! Just what I was looking for! I am excited to do another wardrobe detox and donate everything that is not 100% cotton, linen, or hemp. I'm going extreme for the planet and to align with my best self.
Cotton doesn't need a lot of water to grow. Actually 2/3 of the upland cotton grown in the United States is grown in dry land ( not irrigated) in semi-arid regions such as West Texas.
Im confused so is lyocell synthetic or natural? Isnt it derived from the eucalyptus tree? so what makes it synthetic and what makes cotton natural? They both come from their respective plants
i love love love love love love love your videos I just discovered you now this morning and wow. I'm in 1st year at college and cant decide between graphic or fashion design for next year. Time is ticking but you are influencing me more and more to study fashion. I'm vegan and care about everything you talk about! you are so relatable! x
Really interesting video! I subscribed to your chanell a while ago, interested in your closet project, it inspired me so much! But I know there's more and more to learn in every video you make. :) thank you!
As someone who likes clothes made out of linen, some clothes are good at keeping heat in during the colder seasons. This is why flax was also used to clothe houses (at least in Sweden they did, and it really works). I have a dress made of linen and during colder days I don't freeze. It's a very good material; but if you grow flax and go through all the steps, at least the retting process could be a danger for your health.
Oh, so what do you actually think about buying e.g. 40% polyester, 60% cotton clothes? I always try to go full cotton, but when it comes to things like pajamas, it's quite hard. And since polyester is quite warm, it's a nice fabric for pajamas. And pajamas aren't the type of clothing that we have a lot of (probably 2 or 3, right?), so the non-biodegradable thing might not be this much of a problem. What is your personal view on this?
I usually purchase cotton. And good thing; by the time the cotton crops become fabric, the pesticides are gone. But, my guilty pleasure is bamboo! Here in Australia, it's hard to come across proper 'real' linen clothes; it's usually always blended.
Such a great video :) I think my favourite material is linen it just feels so nice to wear. I've seen a lot of stores bringing in lyocell recently, I'd really like to try it out and see how it washes and lasts.
Really interesting, I don´t know a lot of thing about the matirials you talk! Thanks! I read Yesterday There are a new matirial, it made with pineapple
More than going for some fabrics over others, I try to go for second-hand, vintage, or otherwise already used products. For example, I would much rather get a wool sweater that was made 50 years ago than buy a new acrylic sweater that will wear out faster, or even a new wool sweater that will require new production processes. I also think that if a garment made it through someone's closet and came out in good shape, chances are it will last a lot longer! I really don't like buying clothes in shops since the salespeople often don't know much about how or where it was made. But is this organic? Were the workers treated fairly? etc. And oftentimes if you ask they will say yes, without even knowing.
You are absolutely beautiful. You must have a lucky husband. You're slowly converting me with each video while I admire your beauty and pout because you live in Canda and that you're probably married. Seriously, though - love the content. Thank you! Keep it up, Erin!
Around two years ago I started purchasing most of my garments from Danniel Cassin stores, mostly because they sell fashionable pieces at a very cheap, economic price compared to other brands and because of the I think quality fabrics. I didn't know though, that the fabric of most of my items was Bamboo/Viscose. It's just recently that I've started being more aware and interested in clothes care, quality, longevity, fabrics and how they effect the environment and wheter or not they're worth investing on. However, I think it's one of the most comfortable, good looking, and eco friendly fabric there is? In prefer to deal with the pilling and special care than so many environmental cons. What is your stake?
oh ok i get you thats pretty much why I don't wear wool due to the animals, plus the workers and what they do during labor. but very informational vid.
Most synthetic fibers give me a rash or even small blisters. I wear mostly cotton clothing and buy cotton towels, sheets etc. I knew about it's environmentally unfriendly production and watched this video to see if there is a real alternative (availability, price and suitability for very sensitive skin are my main criteria). I have looked into bamboo clothing before, but the pair of bamboo socks I had made my skin itch. I think I will try organic bamboo again and if I find something reasonably priced i will try hemp. Linen is okay too, but it really isn't durable (it tears easily and is hard to keep clean) and in my opinion it usually looks bad.
Interesting comparison, recommend to do similar pros and cons video of different sustainable materials, like recycled cotton vs organic cotton, BCI cotton etc?
Great, informative video! However, you say silk is not very durable, but actually silk is a really strong material and a silk shirt can last for many years!
Thanks! I decided not to include modal because it's so similar to rayon/bamboo rayon. Overall it's slightly better than rayon, it's apparently more sustainably harvested (at least Lenzing Modal is) and stronger when wet, but compared with the cellulose-synthetics Tencel still has better properties and less of an environmental impact.
My Green Closet I came across an sustainable underwear brand (woron) who is using mainly modal and was curios on your thoughts regarding that material. thank you so much for getting back to me, I really appreciate it! :) your channel is great, I absolutely love it :)
most fabrics in the clothes sold in cheap high street brands are a blend/mix of all those. clothes that are 100% cotton or 100% linen probably only make up around 20% of the market, and you'd find them mostly in the designer labels.
Environmental pros for Rayon/Viscose is that it has similar properties than synthetic fibers, but is not made of petro chemicals :) and good properties between lyocell and viscose are actually very similar since they both are made of regenerated cellulose with very similar process, but Lyocell process just use less toxic chemicals.
I want to add that when washing wool you should never use regular laundry detergent since it contains enzymes that break down the protein in the fibers. This also applies to silk.
@@gooser__43 There is special laundry detergent for wool. Castile soap or similar also works fine.
Holy shit this video was informative.
Thank you for putting the time, research and effort into this video.
Not sure if anyone's acknowledge that.
Thank you!! I appreciate that :)
Thanks so much for doing this series! You're addressing so many topics that I've been curious about, but have been a bit overwhelmed by when it comes to researching.
Can't wait for the rest!
Really glad it's helpful! :)
"No material is perfect", but cotton, linen, and hemp are damn close! :D
Man, the internet is a wonderful thing! This video was EXACTLY what I was looking for. Thank you so much for your research and easily digestible format.
Agree! Wish there were more videos
I think that organic blends of hemp and cotton are a great way to go! Hemp is a wonderful fiber source. I've read it takes somewhere about half the water as cotton, yet yields upwards of 250% more usable fibers for fabric production.
@paisleyyama I've never worn Hemp before, but some fabrics have special care requirements needed for care and maintenance of the fabric. Was it washed in Hot/Warm/Cold water? Was it dried in High/Low heat? Additives used in wash (such as Bleach, or Fabric Softener)? A lot of things can be a factor of this. Again, I've never worn Hemp before, but it's supposed to be a very durable fabric. Unless it was a Hemp Blend, and the blended fabric degraded the quality of the hemp fabric.
@paisleyyama Hmmm, that's very weird. I'm sorry to hear of your experience with it. I've never used it before so I don't have my own experience to compare it to. But I do plan to Test the Fabric out soon though. I want try a Bamboo/Cotton Blend, Bamboo/Hemp Blend, and Hemp/Cotton Blend, to see which is better (in my opinion).
@paisleyyama. That's awesome! Cotton is a great fabric, but it does have a few downsides in some areas, that's why it's blended with a lot of different types of fabrics. With what I'm testing for is absorbancy in each fabric. How fast it absorbs and how much it holds. Completely different of course, than what 1 would look for in clothing! :)
@paisleyyama. Yes, I've heard of Zorb. I'm wanting to Test absobency of those Fabrics for use in making Cloth Pads (my apologies to Jason, I know this isn't what you expect to be reading on your Comment). While Zorb is extremely fast at absorbing, it is prone to compression leaks (such as when you sit down, etc...), which isn't good if the "only" absorbent material is Zorb. But it is good for a 1st Core layer for people with a very heavy flow, then having something that holds liquid better (doesn't have much compression leaks), to absorb underneath it. Cotton absorbs well, but it doesn't hold as much moisture as what Hemp can (without leaks). Bamboo is also said to absorb fast as well. So I want to do a comparison of the 3.
@paisleyyama I will be, but what I'd like to try to see the comparison in how fast the material absorbs, vs how much it can hold without leaking. That way the cloth pad don't leak because it's not absorbing fast enough (or whatever the reason may be).
Disposable pads/tampons have too many chemicals in them that gets absorbed through our skin when wearing it (and tampons have been known to make girls sick because of the chemicals in it, if not changed frequently enough). Cloth is washable, can be reused, and is better for the environment.
Zorb, I'd like to use as a top (inner core) layer for a "Heavy" or "Super Heavy", just to make sure it absorbs it fast (so that someone with a heavy flow, doesn't run off the sides because it's not absorbing fast enough, etc..), but have a more absorbent layer underneath it that doesn't leak (since Zorb can leak), that might absorb a little slower, but holds moisture better. But for "Light" or "Regular" flow, it doesn't need the "fast" absorbency of Zorb, and can do with a regular absorbing fabric, so Testing the 3 fabrics that I'm interested in trying out, will help with that.
At least, that's what I'm hoping anyways, I'm still learning a lot about it. Lol.
Thank you very *very* much. This video is exactly what I was looking for (and even much more). Literally all aspects are being addressed here - just perfect.
Hello Erin, thanks for the information and the quality of your video. I'm glad you listed all the pros and cons for each fibre. The fabric manufacturing industry is not the best for being honest about the products they harvest and/or manufacture. They tend to jump on whatever trendy bandwagon is best for their bottom line and their shareholders. Case in point, the massive shift from man made fibres to cotton in the late eighties. As you mentioned, cotton is a very "thirsty" crop and requires massive amounts of pesticides and fertilizer. Most people flocked to the "environmentally friendly, natural" choice based on being against fossil fuel derived fibres. As you pointed out, there are definite drawbacks with cotton. I personally dislike man made fibres so I choose cotton as it can be recycled. Thanks again for your honest information.
I'm so happy I found your channel! Sustainability was possibly my favourite unit during my fashion major so it's amazing to refresh on these things. :)
Yay! It's so great that fashion programs are including more about sustainability!
+My Green Closet me too! When I did the unit I felt like it should be compulsory university wide regardless of what people are studying haha :)
Very informative and relatively unbiased. I really appreciate the fact that you have made it possible for me to intelligently consider what I am buying off the rack. Thank you.
This is such a great list, thank you for gathering all of this information!
One detail I’d like to add: by now there is so called Ahimsa silk or peace silk, which is processed only after the silk worms have „hatched“ naturally. It is more expensive, though, since it takes longer and the shorter fibers are harder to process.
Thank you so much for collecting this information for your viewers! This is such a helpful video! I'm a vegan and it is sometimes difficult to find out what materials treat animals fairly. I had no idea that making silk killed the worms so I will no longer be purchasing that. All of your videos are so helpful!
Well made, simple, easy-to-understand video.
This video was great, a complete very informative guide! Thank you so much for sharing, can't wait to watch the upcoming videos of this series!
This was really helpful for me to decide what kinds of fabrics to wear in the humid climate I’m moving to!
What a wonderful video - so interesting to learn a bit more about the fabrics that we wear. I love how you broke this all down!
Thank you!
I love how informative your videos are. I design and sew and I'm looking to shift to more eco friendly habits and your channel helps a lot.
I like how this is unbiased towards any fabric. Its all factual
Your aura is outstanding! I love your personality to your videos!
Yayyyyy this video is going to help me decide what fabrics to use for my final garments in my patternmaking class!
I really want to see what you make!! :D
The best video I seen for difference in fabrics and I been looking for 2 days. Thank you I think a bamboo/spandex hybrid will be perfect for me.
i really dont like the word toxic chemical.... alcohol is a toxic chemical, but you can use it to clean wounds, it just doesnt tell you enough to actually jduge whether the use of it is Bad... just a thought, very helpful Video all in all though
Is there a better word to describe the chemicals that are toxic? I'm just not sure how to explain that some materials contain and are made from toxic chemicals without going into all of them.
first of all, i appreciate the insanely quick answer. i guess one part would be to describe how they are toxic, are they acidic (which generally means they do actual harm to nature as the change the acidity of ground which affects plant growth and the like), or a toxin that is only dangerous when ingested, we also dont know whether the toxin enters a chemical bind which in fact might just make it harmless, or whether it is used up during the colouring or bleaching process, eliminating it as a whole, another point to consider is how the toxin is produced which of course can be a pro or con in itself.
I just posted a new video and saw your comment right after. :)
My problem is that there are so many components that go into materials, especially with synthetics- creating the fibre, dyeing, finishing. Heavy metals like lead and mercury, phthalates, antimony, chlorinated solvents, NPEs plus tons more have been found in clothing and fabric production and have different issues. It's just too much to go through, I'd need to create a whole separate video series to cover them.
that sounds like an insane amount of work but compiled it would make a nice reference Video.
It sure is, I wish I had the time!
I literally try to stay away from polyester and acrylic when it comes to scarves and hats. Silk, wool, nylon are better alternatives.
I've had the same Nylon shirt since I was 16 (In high school) and I wear it till this day, looks new and everything is still so vivid. I'm 25 so yeah it's durable.
This video is packed with valuable information. Thank you for taking the time to put this together and sharing.
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)
hey good video! I think you missed wool doesn't retain odours, like sweat, so you can wear it multiple times, therefore saving the energy of washing it. You can wash it on delicate if you have a front load or no agitator top load,and I out sweaters etc in lingerie bags to wash them so they don't get roughed up, but you do have to lay flat or reshape to dry. Also linen is quite expensive. I just bought some yarn that is half merino wool and half MILK protein! It's literally called half and half! lol Any idea how environmental that would be? I also have some yarn that I used for a shawl that was half organic cotton, and half organic wool. Very nice. Thanks
good video. another to consider is use. I think if you own fewer items but will use them till they literally fall apart or your body can no longer fit then the pros and cons of synthetic can be a virtue.
for me, I am always freezing. I have sensitive skin so cashmere and wool are no-nos. also so it's cotton as it retains sweat or moisture and keeps it next to your skin, keeping you colder.
I have been doing a lot of research and self trials and realized wicking poly or poly blends usually work best for me for under layers. they have to be woven in a way for the wicking to happen though.
my favorite sweaters are acrylic or bucclé, as they last a long time, don't itch, wash well and keep me warm. and can be fitted and not frumpy. for sweater jackets, I usually have some sort of fleece.
for homemade cloth menstruation pads, I prefer flannel topper, Zorb 2 cores (not sure what it's made of, but it's fantastic) and fleece backing as it's faster resistant. many ladies upcycle theirs from old t shirts, sheets, towels...
good info, thanks for the video.
You are just too good! Subtle and detailed explanation. Juz love it.
Came across this when on an "ironing hacks" train of thought, thanks for the informative compendium of info, way to go :)
I'd like to recommend a book for you to read: The Knitter's Book of Wool by Clara Parkes . It goes in depth into the differences between different kinds of wools. Also, this may be a dialect issue (English varies from country to country and I live in the US), but I've never heard Alpaca or Goat fibers referred to as wool. Generally they are just called alpaca, mohair, or cashmere if they are cashmere goats, and wool refers only to fibre from sheep. And if you get superwash wool, you can machine wash the garment and it resists shrinking. Mmm... I love wool...
Thank you! That sounds like a really interesting book!
Also you're right, when people say wool they are almost always talking about sheep and other types are generally just called alpaca, cashmere etc. instead of 'alpaca wool'. But they are actually all different kinds of wool, technically some are classified as hair but for the sake of keeping it simple and not having to go through the list I thought it would be easiest to just use 'wool' as the category.
The timing for this video was perfect, because next week I am about to start working in this fair trade store and have been meaning to read up a little bit more about materials, so thank you a lot!
I love the way you presented the information, really clear and helpful and I can see myelf coming back to this video in case I want to refresh my knowledge.
I´m looking forward to the other videos about materials :)
Hope you have a nice sunday :)
Thanks! Really happy you found it helpful :) Best of luck with your new job!!
Cotton and Linen are the best. Easy to find, cheaper and healthy. That’s it.
i don't know if you're a vegan or not but this video was quite accurate, although i'd just like to add onto the 'wool' section in the 'pro' part that it has added benefits of
-sheep meat which increases food security
-helps mitigate climate change through carbon sequestration, especially on grasslands
-sustain soil health through renewable manure so we can keep growing crops
but overall i do agree with your conclusion, sticking to organic materials is more eco-friendly, but certainly animal derived materials are more sustainable considering its much more balanced, where as materials from plant fibers generally lack in LOTS of department just to be grown for fiber where as animal derived touches on many points in sustainability.
Thank you for being so thorough and clear. This is exactly the info I was looking for
Wonderful! & great speaking voice, clear & calming.
great work, thanks for keeping us informed. it's so important for people including me to rethink our consumer habits.
What about material use to make carpet. Like the one you are wearing.
Very nice and summarised. Thanks for doing this. Helpful for people who are researching in the area especially as a kick-starter.
Awesome. I prefer clothes made of natural material or fabric, items that suit me and I feel confy in them. I also, enjoy wearing plain bright cloured clothing. 😉😉
Awesome video! I stumbled across it because I was trying to research a comparison between nylon and cotton. Now I have a basic understanding of every common fabric. Thanks!
i loved this video! super informative and makes fabrics really easy to understand. One note is that tencel (the brand name) is closed loop, but not all lyocell is! thanks and I look forward to seeing the rest of your series, especially about animal fibers vs synthetics for vegans!
Thank you! :) That's really interesting. I've always used the two words interchangeably but never looked into whether there was a difference between them. Thanks for pointing that out!
Thank you for sharing this video. I thought it was very well made and so insightful. This was the exact I was looking for in this topic! It was clean and precise. I also enjoyed how simple it was, yet still visually intriguing.
Thank you so much! Really happy you enjoyed it :)
very informative and straight to the point video thanks. ive been looking all over for a series that discusses thew various fibers out there
This is such a great video! Good job!! I took screenshots of every fabric 😄
Livia Marie good ideea Marie 😁
I love your video and how organized you were, thank you soooo much!!
Thanks for the video it has helped me to understand the fabrics, moreover, this gives a brief explanation hat off your work !!
Thank you for this informative video! "Straight to the point" presentation is perfect :)
Superbly explained, just the details I was looking for.hats off
Thank you so much for this video!! Just what I was looking for! I am excited to do another wardrobe detox and donate everything that is not 100% cotton, linen, or hemp. I'm going extreme for the planet and to align with my best self.
Bamboo towels have an antibacterial property. They don't get funky on our Florida humidity.
bamboo fiber is pretty great, too. it's very soft and eco-friendly.
Thank you very much for making this video. Now I know to be careful of the materials of any future purchases xx
Cotton doesn't need a lot of water to grow. Actually 2/3 of the upland cotton grown in the United States is grown in dry land ( not irrigated) in semi-arid regions such as West Texas.
Im confused so is lyocell synthetic or natural? Isnt it derived from the eucalyptus tree? so what makes it synthetic and what makes cotton natural? They both come from their respective plants
It's a very informative introduction to the various kinds of fibers
i love love love love love love love your videos I just discovered you now this morning and wow. I'm in 1st year at college and cant decide between graphic or fashion design for next year. Time is ticking but you are influencing me more and more to study fashion. I'm vegan and care about everything you talk about! you are so relatable! x
Thank you so much!! Best wishes with your big decision, that's a difficult choice.
Very happy I came across this video. It is very informative. Very pleasant speaking voice easy to listen to.
Thanks so much for explaining this in a clear and simple way!
Really interesting video! I subscribed to your chanell a while ago, interested in your closet project, it inspired me so much! But I know there's more and more to learn in every video you make. :) thank you!
As someone who likes clothes made out of linen, some clothes are good at keeping heat in during the colder seasons. This is why flax was also used to clothe houses (at least in Sweden they did, and it really works). I have a dress made of linen and during colder days I don't freeze. It's a very good material; but if you grow flax and go through all the steps, at least the retting process could be a danger for your health.
InkanSpider how could it be deadly
Magnacardia I haven't heard about it being deadly, but they could negatively affect your health.
This is such a fantastic video, thank you!
Thanks for that balanced and concise summary! Your channel is a great resource! Keep it up!
Thank you! :)
Oh, so what do you actually think about buying e.g. 40% polyester, 60% cotton clothes? I always try to go full cotton, but when it comes to things like pajamas, it's quite hard. And since polyester is quite warm, it's a nice fabric for pajamas. And pajamas aren't the type of clothing that we have a lot of (probably 2 or 3, right?), so the non-biodegradable thing might not be this much of a problem. What is your personal view on this?
I usually purchase cotton. And good thing; by the time the cotton crops become fabric, the pesticides are gone. But, my guilty pleasure is bamboo! Here in Australia, it's hard to come across proper 'real' linen clothes; it's usually always blended.
this was super informative and really well done. I learnt heaps!
What a beautiful jacket piece. Let me know if you ever get tired of it 😀
thank you so much for sharing this video! it was very informative. Keep up the good work!!
SO informative. Thank you so much for making this!
Such a great video :) I think my favourite material is linen it just feels so nice to wear. I've seen a lot of stores bringing in lyocell recently, I'd really like to try it out and see how it washes and lasts.
Thanks! I love linen too, it's nice to see t-shirts and more garments made from it.
This was very informative for me. Thank you for making this video.
Really interesting, I don´t know a lot of thing about the matirials you talk! Thanks! I read Yesterday There are a new matirial, it made with pineapple
Yes! It sounds really interesting, apparently it can be made into both a silky material and a leather-like one which is exciting.
Also theoretically hemp is my favourite fibre, but unfortunately I don't have a sinkage piece of clothing made of it.
Linen too gets better the more you wear and wash it :)
Hello, After watching this video, I could not control myself from subscribing your youtube channel. Lot of love to your UA-cam Channel 🤘🤘🤘
So helpful! This was a topic I wanted to know more about. Thank you!
Happy you found it helpful! :)
More than going for some fabrics over others, I try to go for second-hand, vintage, or otherwise already used products. For example, I would much rather get a wool sweater that was made 50 years ago than buy a new acrylic sweater that will wear out faster, or even a new wool sweater that will require new production processes. I also think that if a garment made it through someone's closet and came out in good shape, chances are it will last a lot longer! I really don't like buying clothes in shops since the salespeople often don't know much about how or where it was made. But is this organic? Were the workers treated fairly? etc. And oftentimes if you ask they will say yes, without even knowing.
Thanks for listing the environmental impacts of each fabrics
You are absolutely beautiful. You must have a lucky husband. You're slowly converting me with each video while I admire your beauty and pout because you live in Canda and that you're probably married. Seriously, though - love the content. Thank you! Keep it up, Erin!
Truly appreciate this. Great insights!
Thank you for this! It was awesome and so insightful!
Around two years ago I started purchasing most of my garments from Danniel Cassin stores, mostly because they sell fashionable pieces at a very cheap, economic price compared to other brands and because of the I think quality fabrics. I didn't know though, that the fabric of most of my items was Bamboo/Viscose. It's just recently that I've started being more aware and interested in clothes care, quality, longevity, fabrics and how they effect the environment and wheter or not they're worth investing on.
However, I think it's one of the most comfortable, good looking, and eco friendly fabric there is? In prefer to deal with the pilling and special care than so many environmental cons. What is your stake?
Thank you so much for this video. You helped me so much with it, and all your other videos.
I WOULD LOVE A HEMP SHIRT THOSE !!
Cool video. I'm a dude who stumbled on this. I'm glad I did. Def gonna check you're channel out. Thanks for the info.
Very neat concept with the Everyday/Environmental- pros&cons breakdown.Creative and interesting.
oh ok i get you thats pretty much why I don't wear wool due to the animals, plus the workers and what they do during labor. but very informational vid.
Great straight to the point video! Subscribed!
This is so helpful!! Thank you so much for creating such an informative video.
Most synthetic fibers give me a rash or even small blisters. I wear mostly cotton clothing and buy cotton towels, sheets etc. I knew about it's environmentally unfriendly production and watched this video to see if there is a real alternative (availability, price and suitability for very sensitive skin are my main criteria). I have looked into bamboo clothing before, but the pair of bamboo socks I had made my skin itch. I think I will try organic bamboo again and if I find something reasonably priced i will try hemp. Linen is okay too, but it really isn't durable (it tears easily and is hard to keep clean) and in my opinion it usually looks bad.
Nicely done!
Thank you. Very informative 👌👍
Interesting comparison, recommend to do similar pros and cons video of different sustainable materials, like recycled cotton vs organic cotton, BCI cotton etc?
Very nicely explained. It's one of its kind. Thank you!
The only thing I'm missing here is some pictures of the material you are talking about. It wd have been easy to relate.
Great, informative video! However, you say silk is not very durable, but actually silk is a really strong material and a silk shirt can last for many years!
What are your thoughts on modal? Will you talk about it in your future videos? Love this series .. so helpful!! :)
Thanks! I decided not to include modal because it's so similar to rayon/bamboo rayon. Overall it's slightly better than rayon, it's apparently more sustainably harvested (at least Lenzing Modal is) and stronger when wet, but compared with the cellulose-synthetics Tencel still has better properties and less of an environmental impact.
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I came across an sustainable underwear brand (woron) who is using mainly modal and was curios on your thoughts regarding that material. thank you so much for getting back to me, I really appreciate it! :) your channel is great, I absolutely love it :)
Thanks for this video, very informative
this was so helpful, thank you so much!!
Thank You for your valuable information !
nice explanation on the basics
indeed helpful
thanks
most fabrics in the clothes sold in cheap high street brands are a blend/mix of all those. clothes that are 100% cotton or 100% linen probably only make up around 20% of the market, and you'd find them mostly in the designer labels.
Environmental pros for Rayon/Viscose is that it has similar properties than synthetic fibers, but is not made of petro chemicals :) and good properties between lyocell and viscose are actually very similar since they both are made of regenerated cellulose with very similar process, but Lyocell process just use less toxic chemicals.