Published On Jan 13, 2022
A full soap-box overview of the materials that I currently use, materials I don't use, and materials I'm hoping to soon begin using.
Materials I currently use:
-100% cotton print topper fabric
-HOBF 400gsm 70% Bamboo Viscose and 3% Organic Cotton (spandex & polyester free)
-Zorb original with antimicrobial silvadur
-Lightweight PUL (polyester knit backing)
-100% cotton brushed cotton flannel
-100% cotton threads
-100% cotton muslin as a stabilizer
Materials I don't use:
-OBV (Organic Bamboo Velour) which contains spandex and/or polyester
-HOBF that contains spandex or polyester
-Athletic jersey (100% polyester)
-Minky (100% polyester)
-Windpro (100% polyester)
-Soft Shell (100% polyester)
Vendors that I buy from:
https://wazoodle.com/
https://naturesfabrics.com/
https://www.theagavemarket.com/
https://www.connectingthreads.com/
https://www.simplififabric.ca/
https://kamsnaps.com/
Articles related to microplastics and the release of microplastics from polyester fleece materials
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencete...
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...