Sewing with sustainable fabrics from KATTUN

Sewing your own clothes makes sense in itself - not only are the results not produced under questionable conditions anywhere in the world, they are also sewn with love and craftsmanship. Homemade clothing is usually loved "dearly", worn for longer and sometimes repaired. Sustainable fabrics and accessories not only protect the environment in the country of production - they are also easier to dispose of or recycle.

As a GOTS-certified company, we are subject to strict environmental and ethical guidelines. The GOTS standard is the world's leading standard for the processing of textiles made from organically produced natural fibres. Not only do strict environmental guidelines apply, but also strict social criteria along the entire production and supply chain. We are proud to be able to offer our customers a wide range of sustainable fabrics and to be part of the certified supply chain.

Sustainable fabrics made from wood fibres

Fabrics made from LENZING™ Tencel® Lyocell fibres

Tencel® Lyocell fibres or Modal fibres, a brand name of the company Lenzing AG, are mainly obtained from sustainably grown wood. The yield of fibres per area is 10 times higher for natural fibres from wood than for cotton; the fabric for one T-shirt made from cotton or 10 T-shirts made from Tencel® can be grown on 6m² of land. However, the raw material for Tencel® is not only obtained from certified wood, but cotton scraps from the clothing industry are also used to produce the cellulose. The wood and fabric scraps are first processed into cellulose in a patented and award-winning process and then spun into Tencel® Lyocell fibres. Only biodegradable solvents are used in a closed cycle, 99% of which are recycled. This means that fabrics made from Tencel® Lyocell fibres are probably the most sustainable woven or knitted fabrics ever. Due to its sustainability, the production process was honoured with the "European Award for the Environment".

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Wood

... from sustainable cultivation in certified plantations.

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Cellulose production

...in biorefineries with 100% utilisation of the wood to produce cellulose, among other things.

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Fibre production

...through a patented, environmentally friendly lyocell process.

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Fabric production

...spinning the fibres into yarns, which are then used for weaving or knitting.

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Sustainable fabrics made from LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres

Lenzing Ecovero is made from cellulose sourced from sustainably managed forests. Fibre production takes place in a closed loop, which enables water and chemicals to be recycled efficiently and reduces the environmental impact. Lenzing Ecovero is certified with the EU Ecolabel, which stands for environmentally friendly products. It has also received the "Grüner Knopf" certificate, which is awarded in Germany and fulfils strict social and ecological criteria. The manufacturing process requires 50% less water and emits 50% less CO² compared to the production of conventional viscose fibres. This makes Lenzing EcoVero® viscose fibres one of the most ecological fibres for the production of sustainable fabrics.

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Sustainable fabrics made from organic cotton

Cotton is one of the most important raw materials for the production of textiles. As natural fibres, they are theoretically more environmentally friendly than synthetic fibres, as they are a renewable raw material and biodegradable. However, the cultivation of conventional cotton requires a lot of water. The use of genetically modified plants and pesticides is also problematic. This is where organic cotton offers decisive advantages as a raw material for sustainable fabrics.

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Water consumption

Significantly lower water consumption compared to conventional cultivation. According to some studies, savings of up to 91% are possible.

Fair prices

Farmers receive better prices for their products. This promotes small-scale farming structures and the independence of producers.

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No chem. Pesticides

The use of chemical pesticides is prohibited and is offset by more sensible farming methods or is not necessary.

Seeds

In contrast to genetically modified plants, organic cotton produces seeds from which new plants can grow.

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No genetic engineering

The use of genetically modified plants is prohibited. This promotes independence from large seed producers and supports smaller structures.

Reliable labels

Seals such as GOTS or IVN not only regulate the organic cultivation of cotton, they also stipulate minimum social standards.

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Fabrics made from recycled fibres

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Fabrics made from recycled cotton are part of a sustainable approach in the textile industry that helps to reduce resource consumption and minimise waste. Recycled cotton fabrics are made from used cotton, which usually comes from production waste or used textiles. The used cotton is collected, shredded and processed into fibres. These fibres are then spun into yarns and finally woven or knitted into fabrics.

At Kattun-Stoffe.de you will find over 100 sustainable items that are made partly or entirely from recycled raw materials. Recycled fibres or plastics are used, for example from recycled cotton, recycled viscose or old PET bottles. In the case of fabrics, recycled fibres are usually mixed with new fibres to guarantee high quality.

The Seracycle sewing threads from Amann Mettler, for example, are made from 100% recycled post-consumer PET bottles.

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Linen fabrics with European Flax certificate

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Linen is the name given to both the fibres of the flax plant and the finished fabric. Flax plants are less demanding than other fibre-producing crops such as cotton and therefore require fewer pesticides and fertilisers. By roasting the flax straw in the field, nutrients are returned to the soil and the quality of the soil is preserved in a natural way.

"European Flax Standard" certified, sustainable fabrics are subject to strict production requirements. The flax is produced exclusively in France, Belgium or the Netherlands.

European Flax Standard certified fabrics offer the following advantages:

  • no irrigation,

  • a crop rotation without GMOs,

  • low use of fertilisers and pesticides, no defoliants,

  • natural field roasting

  • a carbon sink that stores 400,000 tonnes of CO2 every year

  • No waste - the entire plant is used

  • fibre extraction is 100% mechanical

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Pinatex - sustainable leather substitute made from pineapple fibres

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Pinatex is a sustainable leather substitute made from the leaves of the pineapple plant, a waste product of the pineapple harvest. The long fibres are extracted from the leaves, prepared for further processing and then made into a kind of felt net. This felt forms the basis of all Pinatex products. To create a leather-like feel, the pineapple fibre net is coated with a layer of corn starch and finished with a thin layer of synthetic resin to make the sustainable imitation leather as robust and water-repellent as possible. It now resembles leather made conventionally from animal skins, only with a much smaller ecological footprint. It is also commonly referred to as pineapple leather or vegan leather. However, these terms are incorrect, as Pinatex is not a product made from animal skin and should therefore not be called leather. However, the material is suitable for many projects that require a similar feel.

Pinatex offers the following advantages over conventional leather made from animal skins:

  • Waste product from the pineapple harvest

  • fibres are obtained and the felt net is produced directly on the plantation

  • No industrial animal husbandry

  • No extremely high water consumption for the tanning process

  • no waste in the form of toxic slag

  • cheaper than leather

Our products made from Pinatex

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Buttons made from natural materials

We offer a constantly growing selection of sustainable buttons and accessories made from natural materials. These include, above all, buttons made from coconut, wood or, for example, stone nut. Buttons made from natural materials are made from renewable raw materials and are biodegradable. Buttons made from natural materials are particularly suitable for sewing projects for babies and small children.

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Amann Mettler Seracycle - sewing thread made from recycled PET bottles

Amann Mettler Seracycle is made 100% from recycled, transparent PET bottles. Both the sewing thread and the bobbin case are made from reused materials.

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Woven labels made from organic cotton

Sew-in labels are the latest trend. We also have woven labels made from organic cotton on offer for you.

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Patches made from organic cotton

We have a large selection of sustainable patches made from organic cotton in our range.

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Woven/webbing straps with a proportion of recycled materials

Discover our great woven and webbing straps made partly from recycled trees