Ecological fabrics for decoration

More than once we have given you good advice to get a home more sustainable and environmentally friend, we have advised to use environmentally friend materials and until we have told you the keys to an eco-chic decor.

In this sense, ecological fabrics are a great resource to behave responsible when it comes to home decoration is concerned, especially if they are both biological (have not used pesticides, fungicides or synthetic inorganic fertilizers in cultivation) and green (contain no toxic substances or chemical).

Such textiles are the perfect alternative to synthetic textiles while they may be a little less expensive for our pockets eventually may be very expensive in the long term for the world in which we live.

Among the many benefits of natural fibers are enhanced through better ventilation perspiration, do not retain moisture, are highly resistant and some even contain antibacterial properties.

But do not think that being green these fabrics will be less beautiful or more bland than synthetics because they can actually get so many colors and designs like those.

If that was not enough, most of these fabrics of origin plant or animals have been produced taking into account the basis of fair trade that respects both the producers and the environment in which activities are carried out.

Some of these fabrics are:

Cotton: It is the most widely used fiber for textiles, and ensures softness, comfort and durability with some very attractive designs. Used in all types of surfaces, especially in the bedding.

Silk: No matter how nice it is its very soft touch, the natural origins of this fabric does not just convince. The silkworm produces! It is widely used in the world of decoration.

Hemp: Like cotton but more durable.

Eco linen: Fresh and very natural, this textile plant is widely used in upholstery, sofa covers, bed linen or curtains (which will allow better passage of light in the room). It wrinkles very easily.

Velvet: It is done with cotton fiber and is ideal for beds or sofa cushion covers.

Polartec: You get through the recycling of soda bottles.

Bamboo: You do not need pesticides to grow. However, high demand may involve deforestation and exploitation by companies.