Natural fibres
Natural fibres
Take a look at our natural fibre in the shop by values section on the Know the Origin website. Here you will find a great selection of activewear and leisurewear made from natural fibres.
Natural fibres can be a great way to be a more sustainable fibre. Organic cotton fibres for example are a much lower environmental impact than conventionally produced cotton. The reason for this is that organic cotton a much lower water consumption than conventional cotton fibre. Organic cotton clothing also does not use pesticides, fertilisers or insecticides in its production making it a much better choice for the planet insects the bees! By not using chemical fertilisers a lot of the petrol chemicals used to make them are not used.
Natural activewear
The use of natural made material here makes a big difference to the planet reducing some of the damage done by the textile industry and what it takes to grow conventionally farmed cotton. You won't notice the difference with the incredible softness of organically grown the natural fibres are just as good as any others out there.
Cotton grown organically is growing in popularity as a fibres in the twentieth century as more growers and manufactures become aware on its much kinder impact on the planet. It has the added benefit of being naturally biodegradable. We have a range of organic cotton items for you to choose from be it hoodies sweat pants or t shirts we have a stylish answer. What better way to start a work out than in kit made of natural fibres that use better methods to grow them. These natural fibres soft come from a renewable resource.
Environmentally friendly natural fibres that look and feel great
When browsing the site you will notice a choice of all natural fibres, synthetic fibres or composite materials. We have a section of the site that you can take a look at to find out the difference but in a nutshell the fibres used in making the fabric are all more sustainable fibre in one way or another and they share all share another feature. They all look great to wear.
All of our garments are durable and woven to the highest standards. From the lightweight organic cotton fibres t shirts to our light performance bamboo skin tight yoga wear.
Bamboo is a hugely popular sustainable fibre for several reasons. As a plant bamboo is actually a grass not a trees. It is one of the fastest growing plant in the world. The sources of the bamboo on the Know the Origin site all come from FSC certified sources, it is a very versatile fabric and the material produced has properties that make it super soft on the skin. It also has a high tensile strength and good moisture absorbency making it ideal for that tough workout.
Bamboo needs very little water to grow and for the most part is organically grown using no pesticides. By using no pesticides this helps reduce bamboo carbon foot print as none of the chemicals used to produce the pesticides in the first place are needed. This is one of the many advantageous properties of bamboo.
During the processing of bamboo cellulose to make the incredibly soft fabrics the processing is a closed loop meaning that 99% of the chemicals and water are reused and recycled making it a great material for the planet and ideally suited for making activewear. Textiles like this have a positive impact and you can do your bit by buying items made from textiles.
