alone does not make a fabric sustainable. Weaving Vibes weighs four factors, and they make a sound checklist for any project. Fibre source Processing Renewable plant fibres such as hemp and bamboo need fewer resources than conventional crops. AZO-free dyes and controlled finishing cut the chemical load on the cloth. Durability End of life Fabric built for repeated use stays in circulation longer. Many plant-based fabrics biodegrade under suitable conditions. Organic and eco-friendly are not the same thing. Organic describes how a fibre grows. Ecofriendly also counts dyeing, water use, durability and end-of-life impact. WEAVI N G VI BES · E C O - F R I E N D LY FA B R I C G U I D E 2
its own hand and strength. Choose by what the finished piece must do. Hemp Bamboo Blends Strength and structure Softness and drape Balance and versatility Hemp grows without pesticides, uses about a third of cotton's water and softens with every wash, according to Weaving Vibes. When comfort leads the brief, a pure bamboo fabric gives a smooth, breathable hand that stays cool against the skin. Hemp + cotton pairs cotton's softness with hemp's strength. Hemp + Tencel adds a luxurious drape and natural sheen. BRAND EXAMPLE BRAND EXAMPLE BRAND EXAMPLE Cheesecake Grand Daddy Purple Seersucker Best for: Apparel, upholstery, home décor Best for: Apparel, home décor Best for: Apparel, home décor, accessories 100% hemp 180–190 GSM · 58" width Twill weave WEAVI N G VI BES · E C O - F R I E N D LY FA B R I C G U I D E 100% bamboo 115–125 GSM · 58" width Plain weave 40% bamboo, 60% cotton 120–130 GSM · 58" width Seersucker weave, ready for dyeing 3
character. Weight, weave and finish decide how the fabric performs in your project. Weight (GSM) by end use Apparel and everyday wear Weave Plain Twill Oxford Double Oxford Herringbone Seersucker Low to mid GSM for comfort and easy movement Bags and accessories Medium GSM and a strong weave for shape retention Home and upholstery Tighter, denser weaves for furniture and functional pieces The Weaving Vibes range runs from 95 to 630 GSM, so you can step up in weight as the job gets tougher. WEAVI N G VI BES · E C O - F R I E N D LY FA B R I C G U I D E Seersucker improves airflow for warm-weather wear. Finish Colour choices count as much as fibre. Weaving Vibes finishes its sustainable cloth with AZO-free solids, natural dyes drawn from bark, roots and leaves, eco prints and AZO-free digital prints. 4
in three steps, without overbuying fabric. 01 02 03 Feel it in hand Prototype by the metre Scale with bulk orders The Weaving Vibes Swatch Book holds A4 samples of the full no-MOQ range, each labelled with GSM, weave, fibre content, colour and finish. It ships within 3 to 5 days of order confirmation. Order from 1 metre, then add 0.1 m or 0.5 m as needed. A full-sleeve shirt needs about 1.6 m. Wholesale programmes serve startups, boutiques and large manufacturers, backed by in-house weaving of over 250,000 metres a month. Plan for first-wash shrinkage Expect about 3–5% on hemp and hemp-cotton, and 5–7% on bamboo and bamboo-cotton. Wash cold with a mild detergent, skip bleach, air dry and pre-wash before sewing. WEAVI N G VI BES · E C O - F R I E N D LY FA B R I C G U I D E 5
blends for balance Weight: lighter for apparel, medium for bags, denser weaves for upholstery Finish: choose AZO-free or naturally dyed colour Proof: test a swatch before you commit to a run 36+ years of weaving Care: build first-wash shrinkage into your pattern Explore the full range at weavingvibes.com 250,000+ metres a month India woven in-house AZO-free dyes · Recycled-plastic packaging
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