Natural Fabrics

What are natural fabrics?

Natural fabrics are fabrics that are created from fibers occurring in nature. This means that natural fabrics can have many different origins, like plants (cotton), animals (wool), or even minerals. like animals' coats, plant seeds, leaves and stems, and even minerals.

Why buy natural fabrics?

Natural fabrics are the fabrics manufactured in the most environmentally friendly way as they do not require as much amount of energy to harvest and produce, plus they generate less amount of carbon dioxide compared to synthetic fibers.

Characteristics of natural fabrics

In terms of their characteristics, natural fabrics are comfortable, do not fade, are resistant to sunlight and their texture does not wear out. In addition, these fabrics are hypoallergenic, and, therefore, can be used by people with allergies, do not cause skin irritation, and provide an effective barrier against bacteria and viruses. On the other hand, they are durable and very versatile fabrics that promote perspiration, thus helping to regulate body temperature. With natural fabrics you can do almost anything. Our catalog has a wide range of fabrics focused on sustainability, quality, versatility, durability and comfort. Fabrics you can find on our website include cotton, linen and wool, each with its own properties; cotton is easy to care for, breathable and absorbent; linen is lightweight and breathable; wool is warm and comfortable in various weather conditions. You can also find a variety of denim, silks and hemp, each fabric with its own characteristics for you to create your next collection according to your preferences.

Buying natural fabrics online at Recovo is contributing to sustainability

In addition, if you buy natural fabrics in a circular way at Recovo, you will be taking advantage of textile waste that is wasted despite being in perfect condition, while helping to protect the environment by avoiding the production of new fabrics, save on resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions altogether and reduce the impact of the fashion industry. On the other hand, natural fabrics are fully biodegradable, do not generate toxic waste over time and do not contain chemicals, dyes or finishes, so every time you wash your garments made with natural fibers, you avoid releasing polluting chemicals into our water system and into the air. The same natural materials that make up the world around you can also be used to bring your clothes to life: the potential for creativity is limitless!  

Frequently asked questions about buying natural fabrics in Recovo

Do you have a minimum order quantity?

Recovo fabrics are sourced from different suppliers, and each supplier sets their own minimums. There is a category called "MOQ under 5m" in the menu (under Shop) where you can see all the fabrics that can be purchased with MOQ minimums. You can also take a look at the description on each product page, where you can see the minimum purchase. We also have a section "Above 100 m stock" for those collections that need a higher volume of fabric.

Where do you ship natural fabrics to?

Recovo's natural fabrics and other fabrics are currently only shipped to EU countries.

How long will it take to receive my order?

We ship within 5-7 days. Shipping takes between 5-7 days for domestic shipments and 7-15 days for shipments to the rest of the EU.

Where does Recovo's fabric come from?

Most of our suppliers are located in Europe, specifically in Spain and Portugal. On each product page you will find shipping information before check-out.

How can I find out about new entries of recycled fabrics?

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