Comments on: Eco-Friendly Fabrics are Gorgeous and Green! http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/ Turning the Planet Green, One Conversation at a Time Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:37:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Organic Sheets: Bolder and Brighter Than Ever | Green Talk® http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-30853 Organic Sheets: Bolder and Brighter Than Ever | Green Talk® Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:33:56 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-30853 [...] you know me as the green building lady but few know how much I love green decor.  I swoon over the bold colors of some green fabrics and dig multi-functional furniture geared towards smaller living spaces. Did I mention how much I [...] [...] you know me as the green building lady but few know how much I love green decor.  I swoon over the bold colors of some green fabrics and dig multi-functional furniture geared towards smaller living spaces. Did I mention how much I [...]

]]> By: Flooring Chicago http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-12526 Flooring Chicago Wed, 22 Dec 2010 03:17:18 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-12526 Siena Pearsons Siesta is just delightful. The colors would suit many different home themes and remain a firm favorite for many years. Siena Pearsons Siesta is just delightful. The colors would suit many different home themes and remain a firm favorite for many years.

]]> By: To Buy or Not to Buy Brand New this Holiday Season - SF News Hub http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-11719 To Buy or Not to Buy Brand New this Holiday Season - SF News Hub Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:30:30 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-11719 [...] stores it helps cut down on non-biodegradable fabrics and by learning to buy goods that are environmentally friendly surpasses a simple Christmas [...] [...] stores it helps cut down on non-biodegradable fabrics and by learning to buy goods that are environmentally friendly surpasses a simple Christmas [...]

]]> By: Anna@Green Talk http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-11150 Anna@Green Talk Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:31:43 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-11150 Sherri, I forgot also recycled cotton, which is being made in the US. See http://www.enviro-tote.com/recycled_cotton_bags.html. They are making bags made out of this material. Anna Sherri, I forgot also recycled cotton, which is being made in the US. See http://www.enviro-tote.com/rec....._bags.html. They are making bags made out of this material. Anna

]]> By: Anna@Green Talk http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-11149 Anna@Green Talk Sun, 31 Oct 2010 14:28:51 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-11149 Sherri, you could make them out of recycled polyester, organic cotton, or hemp. I don't know if you want them to be made so they don't leak? If you do go with RP, ask if antimony is used in making the product. Usually soda bottles themselves have antimony in them but ask about the process too. Check out Eco-Intelligent® Polyester. Also, try and use post consumer RP as well but again, I don't know your price point either. As a side note, if you do go with RP, consider having a take back program like Patagonia's (See http://www.patagonia.com/us/patagonia.go?assetid=2791) A good place to start is to talk to the founder of Reuse it Bag. He might be able to direct you to a shop that makes recycled poly products. Also, another place is to talk to the owner of Justice Clothing. He has one of his hemp products made in a NJ factory. http://www.justiceclothing.com/thereis/justice/umk20478.html. Also, another great source is the ladies at Oecotextile. These women know everything about green fabrics. http://www.oecotextiles.com/ Let me know how you fare. Readers, any other suggestions. Anna Sherri, you could make them out of recycled polyester, organic cotton, or hemp. I don’t know if you want them to be made so they don’t leak? If you do go with RP, ask if antimony is used in making the product. Usually soda bottles themselves have antimony in them but ask about the process too. Check out Eco-Intelligent® Polyester.

Also, try and use post consumer RP as well but again, I don’t know your price point either. As a side note, if you do go with RP, consider having a take back program like Patagonia’s (See http://www.patagonia.com/us/pa.....setid=2791)

A good place to start is to talk to the founder of Reuse it Bag. He might be able to direct you to a shop that makes recycled poly products. Also, another place is to talk to the owner of Justice Clothing. He has one of his hemp products made in a NJ factory.
http://www.justiceclothing.com.....20478.html.

Also, another great source is the ladies at Oecotextile. These women know everything about green fabrics. http://www.oecotextiles.com/

Let me know how you fare. Readers, any other suggestions. Anna

]]> By: sherri regalbuto http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-11127 sherri regalbuto Thu, 28 Oct 2010 14:15:43 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-11127 Hi; I am designing a line of fanny pack type bags for dog lovers. I'd like to have them made out of eco friendly fabric and made in a fair trade shop. Any guidance you can give me? Hi; I am designing a line of fanny pack type bags for dog lovers. I’d like to have them made out of eco friendly fabric and made in a fair trade shop. Any guidance you can give me?

]]> By: 9 MOST POPULAR ECO-FRIENDLY FIBRES AND FABRICS « Nidhi Saxena's blog about Patterns, Colors and Designs http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-11070 9 MOST POPULAR ECO-FRIENDLY FIBRES AND FABRICS « Nidhi Saxena's blog about Patterns, Colors and Designs Fri, 22 Oct 2010 09:00:42 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-11070 [...] Filed under: Green Designs by Nidhi Saxena — Leave a comment October 7, 2010 Hey Friends, Eco friendly fabrics have come a long way. From niche to norm, every trend talks about being environment concerned and [...] [...] Filed under: Green Designs by Nidhi Saxena — Leave a comment October 7, 2010 Hey Friends, Eco friendly fabrics have come a long way. From niche to norm, every trend talks about being environment concerned and [...]

]]> By: AJ http://www.green-talk.com/2008/04/05/eco-friendly-fabrics-are-gorgeous-and-green/#comment-10959 AJ Tue, 05 Oct 2010 11:28:36 +0000 http://www.green-talk.com/?p=194#comment-10959 Any word on the development of a bamboo alternative that meets NFPA 701 fire codes? The commercial textile industry desperately needs one! Any word on the development of a bamboo alternative that meets NFPA 701 fire codes? The commercial textile industry desperately needs one!

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