Tag: Sustainable fabrics

Over 60% of all fibers produced globally are synthetic, derived largely from petrochemicals. This is a modern answer to the question of where do fibers come from, but the full story also includes millennia of cultivation from plants and animals, revealing the intricate history behind the textiles we use every day.

The Abacá plant, native to the Philippines and often called Manila hemp, is consistently cited in material science as the producer of the strongest vegetable fiber known to man. Its exceptional tensile strength and durability surpass many other popular plant fibers, making it a critical material for high-strength applications.