|
1millionwomen.com.au
|
0 earned Badges No badges were found
Definitions (42)
1 |
1
1
Organic Cotton
Organic cotton is obtained from cotton that is grown from non-GMO seed without the use of any harmful or synthetic chemicals, pesticides or herbicides. This method of growing cotton supports biodivers [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
2 |
0
0
outdated
browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your experience.
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
3 |
0
0
bamboo
Bamboo is a type of grass originating from eastern Asia that requires no fertilizers or pesticides and very little water for its rapid growth. The fabric made from bamboo fiber is silky in texture, ha [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
4 |
0
0
byssus
Also known as sea silk, byssus cloth is made from the long micro-filaments secreted by a certain type of mollusk that at one time was widespread in the Mediterranean sea. The mollusk can grow up to 3 [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
5 |
0
0
camel
Camel hair for the production of fabric is obtained from the Bactrian camel, which reside in the steppes of Central and Eastern Asia. Camel hair is harvested by hand, then graded according to the colo [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
6 |
0
0
cashmere
Cashmere is made from the soft hairs that grow on the belly of a Kashmir goat, which is native to the Himalayas. The scarcity and arduous harvesting process of this fiber makes it a luxury material, a [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
7 |
0
0
coir
Coir is obtained from the husk of a coconut, and is most often found in the form of floor mats, doormats, brushes, brooms and as furniture filling. The fiber is also used as a sturdy material for weav [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
8 |
0
0
cork
Cork fiber is harvested from the cork oak tree and is currently made into a soft-shell activewear fabric that keeps the wearer warm and is extremely breathable and supple. Raw cork is harvested from F [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
9 |
0
0
hemp
Hemp fabric is made from the inner fibers of the stalk of the hemp plant, which belongs to the bast fiber group. Hemp does not require any pesticides or toxic chemicals when cultivated, produces 2-3 t [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
10 |
0
0
Jute
Jute is a bast fiber plant native to India that contains coarse fibers most often used for products such as coffee sacks , rope, mats and on the soles of shoes like espadrilles. Finer jute fibers are [..]
Meaning awaits approval from a moderator |
To view all 42 definitions, please sign in.