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October 21, 2009

Wear something sustainable

By Kashi
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

You're probably familiar with fabric made from hemp, but have you heard of Piña— a fabric made from pineapples? Did you know it’s also possible to create fabrics from renewable materials such as soybeans, bamboo, and banana leaves? As you shop for new clothes and home furnishings, challenge yourself to recognize sustainable fabrics and support manufacturers of these products when possible.

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  1. 48_avatar 75

    Bamboo is very breathable & moisture wicking…I especially love the socks, you will never have stinky, sweaty feet again. Bamboo is also great for sports clothes and helps with night sweats if you buy bamboo sheets & nightwear.

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    Bravo commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Awesome brands like Prana and Patagonia make this so easy!

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    jadubya commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Where can I buy bamboo yarn, organic t-shirts, etc.? I didn’t know these items were ‘out there’.

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      Bravo over 1 year ago

      Oh goodness, there is a whole amazing world out there of sustainable products. I would look at yarn.com for the yarn. American Apparel makes great organic t-shirts and so does Patagonia. These days you can even check out places like Target for organic products.

      Another great resource is treehugger.com.

      Have fun!

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    wer1 commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I’ve decorated my home with items made from banana leaves, i. e., bowls, mates, tissue box holders, etc. also several things made with soy resin.

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    celtic commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have used bamboo yarn to crochet.

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    momagarry commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I have organic t-shirts that I can not live without.

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    GYPSYKAROLYN commented on this. over 2 years ago

    HOW DO I FIND CLOTHES MADE FROM HEMP? PLS EMAIL ME AT gypsy081657@rocketmail.com

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    tbratten commented on this. over 2 years ago

    Bamboo towels are heavenly….I am looking for a good source of other fabrics incorporating bamboo. I think it would be a great fabric to use in making jackets, and sweaters.

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      Missebbie over 1 year ago

      Try knitting with bamboo, it’s really nice.