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Sustainable fabrics made from organic raw materials are allies of nature

Bamboo fiber, pineapple leather and other materials are ecological alternatives that the textile industry has been using in its products

By Yeska Coelho

Submitted at Feb 27, 2023, 1:00 PM

08 min de leitura
Ágora Arquitetos - CASA siri'y-pe. The duo Ândrea Fonseca and Maicon Amorim, from the Ágora Arquitetos office, designed the living room 'Casa siri 'y-pe', which, in Tupi Guarani, means 'river of crabs'. The architects were inspired by the landscape of the Sergipe River, seen from the balcony of Castelinho, for the organic nature, colors and natural elements present in the living room design. The colors and natural elements of the landscape are represented in the design, in the organic shape of the curved wall in crushed natural stone texture, in the dome ceiling, in the indigenous Xokós ceramics, in the furniture with sinuous shapes, in the organic rug in natural leather, in the Monoblock table of authorial design, providing a biophilic and contemporary concept of the new living and feeling.

Ágora Arquitetos - CASA siri'y-pe. The duo Ândrea Fonseca and Maicon Amorim, from the Ágora Arquitetos office, designed the living room 'Casa siri 'y-pe', which, in Tupi Guarani, means 'river of crabs'. The architects were inspired by the landscape of the Sergipe River, seen from the balcony of Castelinho, for the organic nature, colors and natural elements present in the living room design. The colors and natural elements of the landscape are represented in the design, in the organic shape of the curved wall in crushed natural stone texture, in the dome ceiling, in the indigenous Xokós ceramics, in the furniture with sinuous shapes, in the organic rug in natural leather, in the Monoblock table of authorial design, providing a biophilic and contemporary concept of the new living and feeling. (Gabriela Daltro)

The search for alternatives that are less harmful to the environment has reached the textile industry, and a strong trend that has been dominating the sector is sustainable fabrics . These fabrics are made from organic raw materials , which are less harmful because they do not depend on the exploitation of nature to be manufactured. Orange peel, bamboo, linen and even pineapple are some of the sustainable materials that do not use chemicals in the production of fabrics and have been gaining many followers because they can also be recycled.
VK Arquitetos Passeio Do Mar CASACOR Santa Catarina 2022 sala cozinha estar jantar armario

VK Arquitetos - Passeio Do Mar by GND. O Passeio do Mar é um convite para respirar fundo e sentir a leveza que o ambiente proporciona. Envolto por madeira, nuances claras, texturas naturais, acabamentos sofisticados e pontos de cores quentes, o espaço abraça quem transita por ele. Projetado com a inovadora tecnologia de construção modular da VISIA, a integração é a proposta desta generosa área social que representa a unidade 208 do futuro lançamento da GND Incorporadora, que tem foco na sustentabilidade e no bem-estar dos moradores. (Lio Simas/CASACOR)

In addition to being excellent for preserving the environment, eco-friendly fabrics can provide great comfort. Bamboo fiber, for example, is capable of absorbing four times more moisture compared to other fabrics made from cotton, for example.
Livraria, por Victor Niskier- Ambiente da CASACOR Rio 2022

Um grande deck de leitura que integra áreas externa e interna e abriga a Livraria da mostra, aqui apresentada com ares de biblioteca familiar. O piso parece madeira mas é um porcelanato Portinari para Amoedo Design: sustentável e funcional para um ambiente de grande circulação. Destaque para a forma como os livros estão expostos: na estante Colmeia, em madeira, criada pelo arquiteto; e também, numa peça de vidro, totalmente vazada, que permite ver o jardim através dos livros. (André Nazareth/CASACOR)

“One of the advantages of the weave is that it offers a porous structure, which favors the evaporation of moisture. This allows the skin to breathe better and generates thermoregulation , a factor that balances body temperature and provides a peaceful night’s sleep,” says Camila Shammah, product manager at Camesa, a brand specialized in bed, table and bath products. Even the disposal of sustainable fabrics is less harmful to the environment, since many of the materials used are biodegradable . Below, we list the main ecological fabrics currently on the market:

Milk protein


Also called " Qmilk ", this fabric is made using curdled milk protein - which would otherwise be thrown away by the food industry. The fabric has a light and soft touch, reminiscent of silk, and can be used for both clothing and curtains.

Linen


Quite popular, linen is quite elegant, resistant and versatile. It requires little water to be produced and does not use pesticides in its planting .

Food fiber


Oranges, pineapples, bananas, soybeans... these foods are certainly present in any balanced diet, but they can also be used to make many incredible and cozy fabrics. Soy fiber has an elegant touch similar to cashmere, while orange fiber is super flexible , can be shiny or matte, with a texture similar to silk.

Organic cotton


Dinah Lins Quarto Asas para Voar CASACOR Bahia 2022 cama tapete quadro

Dinah Lins - Quarto Asas para Voar. Projeto da CASACOR Bahia 2022. (Gabriela Daltro/CASACOR)

Although conventional cotton is a natural fiber , its manufacturing process is often very harmful to the environment. With this in mind, organic cotton is an alternative that uses fewer pesticides and does not consume as much water to be manufactured.

Bamboo fiber


Studio Lumière. Architect Flávia Zambelli covered almost the entire space with bamboo, creating a cozy space that pleases lovers of the seventh art, with excellent acoustics. Blinds between the windows separate the bathroom from the bedroom, whose double bed has a headboard made of natural raffia. The fabrics also contain natural fibers, which provide a contrast to the corten steel of the fireplace.

(Divulgação/CASACOR)

Bamboo is dominating sustainable constructions because it is lightweight, affordable and environmentally friendly. In the textile industry, it is also an option that provides great comfort due to its velvety touch , perfect for duvets and other bed and bath linens .

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