Environmental guide to natural fibers
Jute is the most
environmentally friendly fibre - from seed to
fibre. It has an ecological adaptability due to
tolerance to salinity, water stress, climate extremes, pests and
diseases.
Jute is not subjected to the same industrial
processes which are applied to cotton although water is used
in the weaving process to dampen the fabric it is only sprinkled
whereas cotton is washed, boiled and bleached.
Jute is 100% bio-degradable and recyclable.
Cotton is an water extensive crop
and in addition one of the most pesticide laden crops in the world.
Heavy reliance of pesticides is required because of low tolerance
to pests and diseases. The processing into fiber is complex
involving washing, boiling, bleaching, starching and further
chemical treatment.
As a result - production of cotton is criticised for its
damaging impact on the environment.
As cotton often is seen as an environmentally
friendly substitute to other packaging's
we would kindly ask you to let us guide you to the most
environmentally friendly solution to your needs.
