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Eco-clothing options are on the minds of today’s savvy consumers. People are becoming increasingly aware of materials used in the products they buy, and how they are manufactured. Additionally, designers are trying to incorporate materials from sustainable resources into their products.

Eco-clothing lines are designed so that they maintain harmony with nature.

Consumers interested in eco-clothing are interested in purchasing products that are recycled, organic, or otherwise created with minimal waste. As demand for an alternative product rises, manufacturers must make more of said product available on the market. Many modern consumers are looking for products with small carbon footprints.

Currently, however, eco-clothing enjoys only a tiny market share in the fashion industry — which means it could take several years for these products to go mainstream. Although eco-clothing is more expensive than its standard counterparts, it has an advantage over the competition in that it is stronger, lasts longer, and is of higher quality.

Today’s market offers a variety of kinds of eco-clothing. These items are typically made from natural materials like leather alternatives, bamboo, soy, and organic cotton.

Bamboo fabric is a common material used in the manufacturing of eco-clothing. Made from the pulp of the bamboo, this is a natural textile. A viable alternative fabric for clothing manufacturing, it is both light and strong at the same time.

When it has not been spun yet, bamboo fiber looks a lot like cotton. Typically grown without using insecticides, bamboo grass can also grow very fast. Also, bamboo fiber doesn’t require bleaches or chemicals that can harm the environment when it is being made.

Bamboo can be replaced soon after it is harvested since it grows so quickly. Because all living plants produce oxygen, plants that grow back swiftly after being cut down help maintain the environment’s oxygen levels.

Organic cotton is another material used in the production of eco-clothing. It is just like regular cotton except it is grown without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides. Organic cotton growth has a low impact on the environment because it replenishes well and allows the soil to maintain its fertility. Acceptance of organic cotton is growing, and more cotton farmers are now switching to organic methods.

Recycled fleece is used to create another type of eco-clothing. This fabric is made from recycled soda bottles. Because it’s made from recycled materials, this is considered an environmentally friendly fabric even though it’s not made of a natural fiber. Recycled fleece is often used in the manufacturing of clothing items like soft-soled baby shoes, diaper covers, and outwerwear.

These are just a few of the different types of eco-clothing currently available on the market. There are still other types of eco-clothing out there.

When you’re shopping, make sure to check clothing labels to see what your new garments are made of. You can be both environmentally and socially responsible by purchasing and wearing eco-clothing.

About the author: Megan Barlow helps others learn how to live more eco-friendly lives. Find out more about sustainable living at her blog on Sustainable Green Living.

This article was originally posted at Eco Clothing on the Market.