It has been almost three months since I posted my first piece about my upcoming project. I have made some progress in constructing the garments but before going deeper with each one of them and the process of their work in progress, I wanted to share some new fabrics I acquired for this project.
As usual, I tend to search for natural fibers or up cycled fabrics. In this case, I ordered mystery box a Milanese fabric manufactory, specialized in fabrics not only made of natural fibers, but that are also innovative, unique, and especial to the touch. The idea of a mystery box in itself was a pleasure. First, because the content of the box was from leftover fabrics from this season, so although they were all new, it also prevented waste. And second, because the thought of creating without knowing what I would receive added an element of surprise and improvisation to my creative process. A sort of Faerie chaos if you will…
A lightweight Twill, made of 60% Organic Cotton and 40% Soy fiber. Soy Fiber is a smooth and soft fiber, often called vegetal cashmere, which also has the shinning from silk. It’s naturally antibacterial, great for moist absorption, hypoallergenic and UV-Resistant
60% Organic Cotton and 40% Soy fiber This is a beautiful and very structured Hemp fabric. As most natural fibers, It’s durable and yet, it softens with use, improves soil health and requires less water and no pesticides for cultivation, it’s UV resistant, breathable and naturally antimicrobial and hypoallergenic.
100% Hemp One of the most interesting fabrics I found so far, this one is made of 60% organic cotton, 25% Seacell (algae), and 15% Hemp. Besides the environmental benefits regarding water consumption and CO2 management related to Seacell production, and having the same basic hypoallergenic and antimicrobial benefits of other natural fibers, Seacell fabrics have the characteristic of retaining most of the minerals, antioxidants and vitamins on the fiber, that passively nourish the skin through contact
60% organic cotton, 25% Seacell (algae), and 15% Hemp My favorite fabric so far: A knitted jersey made of 60% Lotus flower and 40% Hemp. Lotus has the same properties of linen: breathable, toxic free, low waste and controls moist. The difference is that is much softer and comfortable to the touch.It reminds me of Antinous, and its sensuality makes it a perfect fit for my Garden of Eros
60% Lotus flower and 40% Hemp Another Twill made of 60% organic cotton and 40% soy fiber. It has the same properties of the white twill, but it is a bit thicker and less luxurious than the other.
60% organic cotton and 40% soy fiber Last one of my new fabrics: Another knitted Jersey made of 60% Hemp and 40% Organic cotton. It’s thicker, better for cardigans and fall/winter garments.Still a bit rough but it will get softer with use as it’s made mainly of Hemp, and it’s breathable, UV resistant and antibacterial.
And for those in Europe who might want to try these fabrics, the name of the company is ‘Maeko tessuti’.
I will now close myself in my bedroom/atelier during this summer break, and continue to tend to the Garden :)
Beautiful fabrics. I’m curious, what does the seacell fabric feel like? It appears very sheer. I’ve never seen that one before, it is very interesting. It seems like it could be a good sustainable product.