Comments on: Sustainable fabric suppliers

By: miri

miri — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 21:49:50 +0000

How can you tell that’s a real organic fabric?

I have ordered organic fabric samples, I can’t tell the differences. Anyone could tell me the difference. And what should I mention about…?

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:04:25 +0000

I received samples of Petspun (www. petspun.com) from Jeen Wei Co. in Taiwan. They sent me two weights of the fabric, which is made from recycled plastic bottles. It is a waterproof, sustainable, PVC-free fabric that comes in various colors. The lighter weight is similar to nylon, very smooth, satiny texture, a lot like lighter weight umbrella fabric. It holds a crease if ironed but otherwise resists wrinkles. I am planning to use it for the outer layer of rainwear. The heavier weight is also fairly light but not as smooth a texture, does not hold a crease or pleats. I inquired today about minimums and pricing but haven’t heard back yet.

By: Joan

Joan — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 20:30:14 +0000

Does anyone have current information on sustainable suppliers? I am looking for a water resistant-ish, rip-stop, backpack material, I need something pretty durable. Social and environmental responsibility should not be so hard to find. Am I just looking in the wrong places? Please help! Any ideas would be really appreciated!!

By: kathleen

kathleen — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:03:22 +0000

I am to surmise Verdopolis is now defunct, can’t find any mention of them after 2005. All of the other links in this entry work tho.

By: rosemary

rosemary — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 03:27:41 +0000

Hello! this is exciting to find…but the links to the fabric suppliers won’t work..does anyone still have that list?? I design and make apparel and would love to cruze through the sustainable suppliers!!! Any guidance would be sweeeeet!
..good day..
.rosemary.

By: Grace

Grace — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 19:01:02 +0000

For those who need recyclable waterproof fabrics check out suppliers of Ecospun.

Fleece
Draper Knitting 28 Draper Lane Canton , MA 02021
Phone: 781-828-0029

Malden Mills Industries Inc., 46 Stafford Street Lawrence , MA 01842
Phone: 978-685-5723

Wovens
Carolina Mills Inc., Plant No.3 , 28 N. Caldwell Avenue, Newton , NC 28658
Phone: (828) 322-6055

By: Megg

Megg — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:16:31 +0000

Hi!
I am on the hunt for sustainable fabric, but something with a similar texture to industrial strength nylon- to be used for bags. I have been searching and searching. Could anyone lead me in the right direction?

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:44:31 +0000

I am looking for an organic safe-coat to weather proof a smock. Does anyone know where I can attain it?

By: Esra

Esra — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 22:08:07 +0000

Hi!
I’m working on a fashion collection made from 100% sustainable fabrics. I need more resources as well. The link doesn’t work. Any suggestions??

By: lori

lori — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 04:42:13 +0000

hi im currently making a dress out of old lace scraps and am interested in incoporating sustainable fabrics. The dress is a wedding dress, so if there are any suggestions as to which fabrics they recommend would be the most suitable it would be much appreciated.
thanks