Organic Fabric is one of the best ways to help reduce the release of carcinogenic, toxic and teratogenic compounds into the air, soil and water since minimal use of insecticides and pesticides are used by farmers in crop maintenance. It is also a wonderful way of keeping your body free from infections and ailments because you are sure that no harmful substances...

It is peculiar to find a living room without any throw pillow. In case you visit one which has this strange feature, you will easily notice the wonderful aesthetic value throw pillows do to your house. Throw pillows add character to a room. It reveals the taste of the owner and reflects the personality of its owner. So why not send an environmental message to...

Summer is here and in many parts of the country temperatures are already climbing into the 90s or even higher. Though the warm weather is a welcome respite from winter’s bitter grip, the heat does come with a price—namely, too much heat. When the temps climb, it’s sometimes hard to arrive at your destination looking fresh, collected and ready for whatever...

Spare the bareness of your living room. Purchase eco-friendly throw pillows which will help accentuate your home. Choose from one of the following designer throw pillows which can help add color and vibrant to your rooms. Natural Cotton and Flax Embroidered Pillows Organic cotton is perfect for any homes but with the additional design accessories sewed into...

Whether you are a home hobby sewer or have larger fabric needs, buying fabrics in bulk is the easiest and most cost-efficient way to buy a large amount of fabric at one time. In order to save the greatest amount of money you can when purchasing bulk fabrics, you may need to do a little bit of research in order to get the best deal. Before you order or purchase...

The Green Movement is finally making everyone aware of the fact that we only have one Earth to live and so we must exert all efforts that will save it from destruction, even with the choice of clothes we will wear this summer. Summer is a season of bright and well blended set of colors. Both men and women are on the look out for sportswear that produces cool...

Eco Friendly Fabric for Summer 2011 The Summer Season has once again arrived no wonder the fashion industry is producing new fashion trends that will not only fit this hot season but will only cater to the health needs of their customers. More and more fashion designers are discovering the wonderful benefits of organic fabric and the advantages it will bring...

It is not surprising to find a lot of eco-friendly products sold in the market today. The world has suffered a lot of cruelties and it is high time defenders of the earth fight strong for the preservation of the earth. The challenge is to convince others to do the same thing by converting to eco-friendly products rather than cheaper conventional products full of...

Everyone owes Mother Nature a lot! The least we can do is to help preserve it. Below is a list of eco-friendly upholstery fabric furniture suppliers who are defenders of Mother Earth. Furnature The company’s name is not misspelled. It is the name chosen for an upholstery fabric supplier which adheres to environmental sustainability. It carries variety of eco...

Despite the significant costs, we enjoy buying clothes for their little ones. Expectant mothers and fathers browse excitedly for cute little bodies, pint-sized pants and miniscule socks. Parents shop eagerly for colorful, funky, comfortable and durable shorts and dresses for their busy toddlers and hip outfits for their growing big kids. Many of them are not...

The biggest difference between buying fabrics in bulk and purchasing retail fabrics is price. It’s important to remember that buying bulk fabrics does not necessarily mean you are purchasing wholesale fabrics, as there are laws that pertain to taxes and reselling when purchasing items wholesale, such as fabric. If you wish to buy bulk fabrics (not wholesale),...

May 27, 2011

Denims are a jagged cotton twill textile, from which the patterns pass through a more than two warp threads. And this can be identified on the back of the fabric that produces a diagonal ribbing, which differentiates denim from a cotton duck. Since the late 18th century, denim has been in American usage. It comes from serge, the name used to call a sturdy...

Silk is the popular choice for evening dresses but wouldn’t it be better if the silk used on your gown is made from all organic fabric? Organic fabric is popular for its anti-bacterial and hypoallergenic properties. Those who have very sensitive skin will benefit much from it because it reduces skin irritation and can be matched with any other type of fabric....

It is highly recommended that anyone who wishes to enjoy the beach should apply skin ointments that will help them fight the harmful UV rays of the sun. But are you aware of the fact that there are existing fabrics that can protect you in the same manner that these skin products can do? Inego Fiber is one of the most popular organic fibers used by swimsuit...

This year both my 7 year old 2nd grader and 13 year old 8th grader had fabric-based art projects at school. Interestingly enough, both required alphabet fabrics. So we walked into the local fabric store with the two boys. The store, is an amazingly neat and tidy place with its white shelves stocked with hundreds of different colorful fabrics of a surprising...

Apr 27, 2011

You probably have noticed when you go out shopping that there are a number of styles and cuts that are available nowadays. You might wonder how you would know as to which cut to choose in buying denim fabrics or how to wear each type of cut jeans. Well, the good thing about it is that there are so many designs you can choose from with the various styles...

Have you ever imagined yourself becoming a “Green Bride”? Isn’t it interesting to walk down the aisle wearing a “green” wedding dress? It will certainly raise the eyebrows of your guests but is there anything wrong with wearing a “green” gown on your wedding? The green campaign has long been promoted by environmentalists and now many have realized...

Mar 27, 2011

The origin of denim has several different theories. The most common of all the theories is that the fabric was produced originally in Nimes, France and Americans shortened it as denim. It is a cotton twill textile, which is also known as jeans. Nowadays, the term denim is synonymous to jeans but it is not always interchangeable because denim is still more...

There are only 26 letters in the English language, but fabric manufacturers have somehow managed to turn them—along with numbers and a host of primary colors—into one of the most popular materials of all time for making baby blankets, clothes and other items intended for newborns and toddlers. ABC fabric is an alphabet fabric printed or stenciled with...

Apparel fabric comes in so many permutations and variations that it’s almost impossible to consider all your options within the space of a few paragraphs, but with summer upon us it’s important to look at a few trends showing up on the runways in Milan and New York and how they may be applied to your own fabric projects. Topping the list in popularity for...