The best things about eco apparel are the positive benefits that come with wearing it. Benefits like the fabric's breathability, ability to absorb better than conventional textiles and naturally occurring ability to keep you dry, are all great reasons to make the switch to eco apparel. Eco apparel is a must have for the summer because it works better to keep you feeling fresh, even if it is 40 degrees outside.
When describing eco apparel, besides breathable, you might hear words such as activated charcoal, organically grown and antibacterial. Not all of us fully understand what these things mean; especially when they are in a context we are not familiar with. Here is a brief glossary defining the words you may hear associated with eco apparel so you can fully understand the benefits of owning eco friendly attire.
On a personal note, we can't help but rave about these eco-fabrics because they really do fulfill all of the things they claim to. They breath better, absorb better, are hypo-allergenic and last but not least they feel fantastic. You haven't really experienced eco-apparel until you've worked out in a bamboo t-shirt or worn a pair of organic cotton jeans out for the day...you'll look fabulous and feel great. Words really cannot describe.
Bamboo
Bamboo is a plant that is said to be one of the fastest growing in the world, and is therefore a sustainable renewable resource. Because of this and the fact that it does not need any pesticides or fertilizers to grow it is considered to be very eco friendly. Some of the qualities of bamboo are; it is four times more absorbent than cotton, it is naturally antibacterial and it is able to wick away moisture from your body.
Bamboo is antibacterial because it carries a unique anti-bacteria and bacteriostasis called Kun. It is more absorbent and breathable because bamboo fiber contains a variety of micro holes which allow sweat to be absorbed rapidly.
Organically Grown Cotton
Organically grown cotton refers to cotton which is grown from seeds that are not treated or genetically modified. Organic cotton farms do not use herbicides to control weeds, or pesticides or insecticides to control insects or pests. This is significant because 25% of the world's insecticides and 10% of the world's pesticides are used to grow conventionally grown cotton.
Activated Charcoal
Activated charcoal, when referring to clothing, is a naturally derived fiber that comes from coconut shells and bamboo plants. It carries many of the same qualities as bamboo, such as its ability to be antibacterial, wick away moisture and be extremely absorbent. It is ideal for work out wear and has all the benefits of dryfit apparel with none of the added chemicals.
Recycled Polyester
Recycled polyester is basically post consumer plastics, such as plastic pop bottles, which have been broken down and turned into PET. From here it is softened and pulled into long strands which are woven into fabric. Recycled polyester can be made into fleece products and water resistant clothing such as jackets, vests and pants.
