Keep coming back to this piece, some lovely thoughts here! I try to only buy cotton/linen/wool/silk when I thrift, and it's really changed my wardrobe. Also, thought you might appreciate this: I'm currently knitting myself my (first ever) pair of socks, out of a lovely 100% wool yarn.
Devils advocate here - I would argue that bamboo and other semi-synthetic rayons aren’t natural fibers due to the chemical processes involved in production. I would also argue that Tencel and Lyocell, specifically the brand names as they are more traceable, would have a more symbiotic nature to them than other rayons. I’m currently experimenting with semi synthetics, I love natural fibers but for some styles they are hard to come by!
Yes I read some about bamboo— but there is a way it can be made without “modern chemicals!” So yes… you’re right. probably what you get now when you buy bamboo isn’t all natural, but it technically *can be* a wholly natural fabric
Keep coming back to this piece, some lovely thoughts here! I try to only buy cotton/linen/wool/silk when I thrift, and it's really changed my wardrobe. Also, thought you might appreciate this: I'm currently knitting myself my (first ever) pair of socks, out of a lovely 100% wool yarn.
How is it going!! I’ve only tackled a triangle scarf and a straight scarf… so socks and a tank top are next on my list. They seem very intimidating.
Devils advocate here - I would argue that bamboo and other semi-synthetic rayons aren’t natural fibers due to the chemical processes involved in production. I would also argue that Tencel and Lyocell, specifically the brand names as they are more traceable, would have a more symbiotic nature to them than other rayons. I’m currently experimenting with semi synthetics, I love natural fibers but for some styles they are hard to come by!
Yes I read some about bamboo— but there is a way it can be made without “modern chemicals!” So yes… you’re right. probably what you get now when you buy bamboo isn’t all natural, but it technically *can be* a wholly natural fabric
Wow! I didn’t realize that because it’s wood and I couldn’t wrap my head around how that would be woven or knit. Was that in the book you referenced?
Yes! They create a pulp from the wood and extract fibers from that!
Brilliant piece. My favourite line: "I would be hard pressed to find any sense of Thou in polyester."