Supporting eco-friendly and sustainable living
Clothes made from Milk? What is milk fiber material? Clothes made from food? Is that possible? Yes indeed, milk protein, called casein, is used to make innovative fibers that resemble wool. New technologies are constantly being explored and incorporated by the textile industry. This is resulting in innovative textiles such as fabric made from milk.
Waste milk that is not fit for human consumption, is used to produce innovative fibers, called milk fiber or casein fiber.
The search for alternative cellulose fibers are leading to more innovative textile solutions. In this article we are looking at Nettles, Lotus and Mushroom Leather
Fibers from the common stinging nettle plant have been used since ancient times to produce cloth. Nettle fiber production goes back to the roots of civilization and for more than 2000 years people have worn clothes made from stinging nettle fiber. When cotton arrived during the 16th century, nettle clothing lost their popularity because cotton is easier to harvest and spin. The German army briefly used nettle cloth for their uniforms during the second World War when there was a shortage of cotton.
