Mignon realization

All of our Mignon (threads) are made with the internal insertion of reinforcements composed exclusively of Natural Cotton and

closed using 100% Natural Latex glue.

Latex is a complex emulsion of rubber in water. It is also possible to find alkaloids, proteins, cells, enzymes, hydrocarbons and other substances depending on the species or plant individual that secretes it.

The best and most valuable qualities of natural latex are extracted from Hevea Brasiliensis in the tropical forests of Asia, Malaysia and Sri Lanka in particular. Slightly lower natural latex qualities are also extracted from Hevea Guianensis, Hevea Benthamiana and other latex producing trees.

Ecological textile fibers.

Ecological textile fibers are an integral part of sustainable fashion.

It is unlikely to be able to talk about sustainable fashion without the use of these materials.

The environmental impact of textile production is in fact devastating in Italy as in other European countries, although the most dramatic situation is experienced in Asian and African countries.

Thanks to increasingly aware consumers, fashion converges towards a more ethical and sustainable production: use of ecological fabrics, fair work, diffusion of alternative materials to those of animal origin.

Natural fibers

Natural textile fibers include those of animal origin and those of vegetable origin. In this guide we will not talk about standard cotton, but about organic cotton, just as we will not talk about traditional wool, but about certified organic wool. Natural fabrics are the oldest in the world, the best known, and they are always the same, you will surely have many basic notions about them and you will think that there is not much more to learn .. but it is not quite so.

Hemp

Hemp is an ecological natural fiber extracted from the homonymous plant.

Hemp is undoubtedly the most environmentally sustainable natural fabric on the market. The plant grows spontaneously and does not require special attention, this involves a considerable saving of water resources, but also the low environmental impact due to the lack of use of toxic chemicals. The entire production chain of hemp, from extraction, to spinning, up to the weaving of the fabric, does not require the use of substances harmful to the environment.

Rubber

Rubber is an ecological natural rubber extracted from the "rubber tree" (Hevea brasiliensis).

Given that it is not a textile fiber, but a rubber, we have inserted rubber among the textile fibers as it is often used for the production of ecological shoes (thanks to the ancient method of Vulcanization).

Since rubber is a natural rubber and not of petroleum derivation, we consider it an eco-sustainable fiber.

Organic cotton

Organic cotton is an ecological natural fiber extracted from the homonymous plant.

In the modern world, cotton is the most used fiber in the world, but the intensive cultivation of this plant is destroying the entire ecosystem. Thousands of farmers fall ill and die every year due to increasingly aggressive chemicals: pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers.

Groundwater drained or polluted, with negative repercussions also in the animal world.

The cultivation of organic cotton is very different. Although it requires great attention from man, it remains a form of clean, ecological, and socially ethical agriculture.

The BIO certifications (for example GOTS) impose an eco-sustainable production, this means that even the processing of the fabric, up to the finished and marketed product, has a low environmental impact.

Organic wool

Organic wool is an ecological natural fiber extracted from various animals: mainly sheep, such as sheep, but also camels, rabbits, llamas.

Normally wool is not an ecological fabric, on the contrary it is a fiber that causes various damages to the environment and to the animal world, but we must make a distinction between common wool and organic wool.

Organic wool is a fabric with low environmental impact for which the GOTS certification ensures organic farms: respect for animal rights, organic food, pastures and non-intensive farming, no toxic substances in the production chain.

Linen

Linen is an ecological natural fiber extracted from the homonymous plant.

In addition to being the oldest fiber in the world, together with Hemp it holds the primacy of the most sustainable fabric. The flax plant does not need large quantities of water, nor an excessive use of chemicals commonly used in agriculture.

Fabric processing also has a very low environmental footprint compared to competitors.

Jute

Jute is an ecological natural fiber extracted from Malvaceae plants

An ancient textile fiber and an infinite number of uses have made this material famous since ancient times. The extraction of jute can take place from over 1500 types of Malvaceous plants, and these plants grow spontaneously without human help.

Together with Hemp and Linen it is one of the most eco-sustainable fabrics on the market, also thanks to the mechanical spinning process, which in itself excludes the use of chemical substances.

Ramia

Ramia (ramie) is an ecological natural fiber extracted from horticultural plants.

Ramia fiber is eco-sustainable as horticultural plants grow naturally without the aid of human help. The extraction of textile fibers is mostly mechanical and does not require toxic chemicals.

Cork

Cork is an ecological natural fiber extracted from the Cork Oak.

Cork is extracted from oaks, plants that don't need any kind of chemical treatment to thrive. These plants also live for 150 years while also contributing to the release of oxygen. We therefore consider their cultivation much more than sustainable.

Biodegradable and infinitely recyclable, cork is a fiber with multiple uses. The only flaw is that we should use it more, as plastic is often preferred over this natural material in recent decades.

Tirolwool

TirolWool is an ecological natural fiber derived from Tyrolean Wool.

Eco-sustainable farms are equivalent to respect for animal rights, but also to a low environmental footprint. Tyrolean sheep live most of their lives in the wild at high altitudes, descending into the valley only for summer shearing.

This wool, being very raw, has always been discarded. Today, thanks to the innovative washing system called Oxy-Was, a soft and resistant ecological wool is obtained.

Artificial fibers

Artificial textile fibers are made in the laboratory thanks to the use of chemical substances and with processes very similar to synthetic fibers, but they differ from these for the use of raw material of natural origin which replaces that of (usually) petroleum origin used in synthetic fibers. Most artificial fabrics can only be classified as Viscose, but each of them has an identification mark and uses a different natural raw material. Others are classified as bioplastics, or as bio-based materials. The natural raw material and the use of different chemicals and manufacturing processes make these materials unique, each with its own unique characteristics.

Bamboo

Bamboo (or bamboo) is an ecological artificial fiber of natural origin extracted from the bamboo plant of the same name.

The attribute of ecological fabric is mainly due to the amazing properties of the bamboo plant more than to the sustainability of the fabric itself. The bamboo plant does not require particular attention from the growers, it grows spontaneously avoiding the waste of water resources; it does not need dangerous chemicals (pesticides, herbicides, etc.).

Bioplastic

BioPlastic is an artificial fiber derived from natural raw materials.

BioPlastic is the alternative to plastic derived from petroleum products. It is created by exploiting agricultural resources, mostly vegetable waste such as corn, potatoes, wheat, etc.

BioPlastic is partly biodegradable, or at least compostable, even if it still needs proper disposal.

   

Lyocell

Lyocell is an ecological artificial fiber of natural origin extracted from the pulp of eucalyptus trees.

Lyocell enters by right among the eco-sustainable fabrics, but pay attention to the label! To be defined as such, it must have the Tencel brand. A guarantee on the use of eucalyptus trees grown in a sustainable way (FSC certification) and an innovative Closed Cycle processing process: the water resources are recovered and reused, the same applies to the chemicals used (Oeko-Tex certification), moreover, all production is supported by energy from renewable sources.

Modal

Modal is an ecological artificial fiber of natural origin extracted from the pulp of beech trees.

Let's assume that Modal can be defined ecological only when certified by Tencel (the same goes for Lyocell), otherwise it is far from sustainable.

The Beech trees used for pulp extraction are FSC certified, and the entire manufacturing process is a Closed Cycle. The closed-cycle processes allow the recycling of water resources and chemicals used for the processing of the fiber, allowing a considerable saving of resources and a reduced environmental footprint.

Orange fiber

Orange Fiber is an ecological artificial fiber of natural origin derived from citrus waste (oranges).

Orange Fiber follows the trend of recycling of food industry waste by creating a luxurious ecological fabric. Recovering these oranges otherwise destined for pulping is the goal of Orange Fiber, which combines recycling with a production totally free of toxic substances harmful to the environment.

Viscose

Viscose is an ecological artificial fiber of natural origin made with various vegetable raw materials.

It is usually not an ecological fabric! The classic viscose textile fiber is made with the use of highly toxic substances for humans and the environment (see caustic soda). In recent years, thanks above all to the Sustainable Fashion movement, things are changing rapidly.

New manufacturing processes with low environmental impact also make viscose an ecological fabric, but clearly it must have the right textile certifications - see Oeko-Tex.

Synthetic fibers

Synthetic textile fibers include all those fabrics that are made exclusively with materials derived from petroleum products. All synthetic fabrics in this category can be classified as ecological, because they derive from the recycling of existing resources otherwise destined for incinerators (plastic, fishing nets, carpets, industrial waste, etc.). Clearly there are many variations of synthetic fabrics, but here you will find only fibers that we consider eco-sustainable.

NewLife

NewLife is an ecological synthetic fiber made in Italy thanks to the separate collection of plastic, especially plastic bottles.

Nothing better for the environment, don't you think too? Aiming at the recycling of existing resources, especially if we talk about the much hated plastic. We know how difficult it is to dispose of it when left in nature, on the other hand we have been taught that it takes over 100 years to decompose it naturally.

NewLife is an ecological fabric that replaces the classic and polluting Nylon and is sold in 10+ different models for every need.

Econyl

Econyl is an ecological synthetic fiber made thanks to the use of abandoned fishing nets, industrial plastic waste, disused domestic carpets and other plastic waste recovered from the sea.

The use of recycled raw materials is an important step forward for the textile industry towards a cleaner world. Millions of plastic objects have been dumped into the sea, and the plastics industry has no intention of stopping there.

Reusing this plastic in a clean way, with low environmental impact manufacturing processes and the ability to recycle the garment again is something good from any point of view.

Vegan (or vegetable) leather.

Vegan leather (or vegetable leather) is an artificial material created by man in the laboratory.

The goal is to reproduce (as far as possible) the main characteristics of animal skin.

Being the latest generation materials, the utmost attention is paid to the environmental aspect of these materials, which are often biodegradable or compostable.

Cruelty free fashion is a rapidly growing trend among consumers, who are increasingly attentive and aware during their purchases, which is why we see the number of these materials growing year after year.

Unlike leather of animal origin, vegetable leather is created by exploiting resources of vegetable origin, which are combined - through chemical processes - with substances of synthetic origin such as polyurethane. Some of these have a high quantity of (natural) vegetable raw material, while others use a greater quantity of synthetic raw material.

AppleSkin

AppleSkin is a vegetable skin made from apples.

Appleskin vegetable leather is created using leftovers from apple production, such as peels and cores. The food industry discards millions of tons of unusable materials, which in this case are recovered by an Italian company that transforms them into vegan and ecological leather.

Fruitleather

Fruitleather is a vegetable leather made from mango fruit.

Fruitleather is a vegetable leather created by exploiting the waste from the production of mango, a typically sub-tropical fruit that is imported and processed in Europe. Some of these fruits are used, for example, to make fruit juices, and what remains after squeezing is the mush that is used to create this vegetable and vegan skin. Fruitleather vegetable leather does not use toxic solvents during production.

Ligneah

Ligneah is a vegetable leather made from wood.

This vegetable and vegan leather is created thanks to an innovative technology that allows you to cut thin sheets of wood to be glued on cotton supports. The forests from which the wood comes are certified, and no toxic materials that are dangerous for the environment and human health are used during the production of the material.

Malai

Malai is a vegetable leather made from coconut water.

Malai vegetable leather uses coconut water discarded by the food industry as a raw material. The production process is totally solvent free, therefore it does not use any chemical substance that is harmful to the environment. Being devoid of any material of animal origin, Malai can also be considered a vegan leather.

Muskin

Muskin is a vegetable skin derived from Phellinus Ellipsoideus, a parasitic fungus from subtropical forests.

Muskin comes from mushrooms, a resource found in large quantities in nature. Even by increasing the production of this vegetable skin, and supposing that it is necessary to reach artificial cultivation, these mushrooms would grow spontaneously without the aid of chemical / toxic substances. Muskin's production does not involve the use of chemicals that are harmful to the environment and people, and can be considered a vegan skin.

Piñatex

Piñatex is a vegetable skin made from pineapple leaves.

This vegetable and vegan skin called Piñatex uses the waste from pineapple production, specifically the leaves of this fruit. We consider this material ecological, but also socially responsible, since within a few years it has managed to create new jobs and local well-being: farmers get additional income to separate the longer leaves from the shorter ones.

Renew

Rinnova is a vegetable leather made from wheat.

Rinnova's production is 100% solvent free, does not use chemicals harmful to the environment, and is created thanks to the use of the non-edible parts of the grain. Rinnova can also be defined as vegan skin.

Vegea

Vegea is a vegetable leather made from marc.

Vegea vegetable leather is created using the waste from wine processing as raw material, such as stalks, skins and grape seeds. Tons of this waste are thrown away every year by the wine industry. Not using raw materials of animal origin can also be considered a vegan leather.

Textile certifications.

We can consider textile certifications as the starting point for defining sustainable, ethical, or cruelty free fashion.

We know that laws vary from country to country, from government to government, especially when it comes to environmental or social aspects.

The absence of adequate laws, or the failure to apply them in less "controlled" countries favors the expansion of the textile industry, in particular of large multinationals, and brings with it irreparable consequences for the environment and people.

REACH

Reach is a European regulation consisting of 141 articles that provides for checks on all chemicals produced or imported into Europe. The Reach regulation sets important environmental and social goals:

    • Protects human health and the environment by improving knowledge of the dangers arising from the use of chemicals.

    • Requires the use of alternative methods to chemical tests, which are normally performed on animals.

    • It improves the innovation sector and the competitiveness of the European chemical industries.

In the Sustainable Fashion sector, the Reach regulation comes into play in all stages of product processing, which mostly take place through chemical processes, especially in the initial stages, but also in the final stages of production: just think of the dyeing of clothing. , washing and graphics.

Reach is a regulation drawn up in collaboration with Greenpeace, which currently applies to all products made in Europe, but not to those made outside the European Community.