ABOUT THE TEXTILES
What WE use to produce, and how YOU use to create
COCONUT HUSKS
Extracted from coconut husks, we develop what is known as "coir," or coconut fibers. We soak these course husks, softening the fibers for production. From there, we separate, sift, twist, and bundle the fibers to give a sustainable alternative for textiles. The coir fibre is relatively water-proof durable, and absorbent. This absorbency makes the fibers super quick drying (even faster than cotton!)
HEMP
Using the hemp plant, we extract from the stalk, where fiber and cellulose are produced. By splitting, natural dying, and pulping, the stalks, we produce our fibers. From there, we are able to use natural components from the plant to develop our textiles. Hemp is extremely strong and durable, more than any other natural fiber. It's also very absorbent, stretchable, and most importantly - SOFT!
BAMBOO
Using bamboo stalks, textile fibers are produced by bamboo's starchy pulp. By splitting and crushing the bamboo, and the addition of biological enzymes, fibers are created and then combed out. These fibers highly resemble cotton, where it is thin and hair-like. Bamboo is smooth, soft, luxurious, and highly absorbent. These characteristics make Bamboo a great and eco-friendly textile.
ORGANIC COTTON
Cotton is something that everyone loves, yet when conventionally grown, is extremely harmful to the environment. We only use cotton that is grown without toxic pesticides and fertilizers, or genetically engineered seeds. This makes our cotton sustainable, while still being able to offer a customer favorite for textiles.
BANANA LEAVES
Banana leaf fibers are nearly 100% carbon neutral, making this a wonderful eco-friendly textile alternative. In production, separating of the leaves take place, where then fibers are pulled and extracted from the inner layers of the leaves. Banana leaf fibers are the strongest of any natural leaf fiber, while its soft texture is similar to hemp and bamboo, giving it versatile use.
PAPER
Using quality, handmade paper, we are able to use and repurpose these sheets into sustainable textiles. Using our paper, we are able to create newspaper yarn for weaving and manufacturing. Since this is a handmade process, we cut, soak, spin, and twist this protein fiber into a paper thread, giving us a natural alternative to yarn.
By using these eco-friendly fibers to create our textiles here at Green Native, we further promote green living and natural fabric making. The potential uses for these textiles are limitless, giving each person a unique and individual way to use these fabrics.