
Hello, this is Kayaba from the ApparelX division.
Following the previous post, we have put together a summary of sustainable materials that have been attracting more attention recently.
This time, we have compiled the auxiliary materials.
For linings as well, there are products made with recycled materials, as well as products in which some petroleum-derived raw materials have been replaced with bio-based raw materials.
| Category | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recycled material | J1100ECO C2C Recycled Woolly Twill | Uses recycled fiber made by crushing and breaking down garments in the weft thread |
| Recycled material | J190ECO C2C Recycled 190-thread taffeta | Uses recycled fiber made by crushing and breaking down garments in the weft thread |
| Recycled material | J210DP-ECO C2C Recycled 210-thread down pack | Uses recycled fiber made by crushing and breaking down garments in the weft thread |
| Recycled material | J210ECO C2C Recycled 210-thread taffeta | Uses recycled fiber made by crushing and breaking down garments in the weft thread |
| Recycled material | J72ECO C2C Recycled knee patch | Uses recycled fiber made by crushing and breaking down garments in the weft thread |
| Environmentally conscious | 3033 Stretch twill lining Ploute Bio | Ploute Bio is a lining in which some of the raw materials have been changed from conventional petroleum-derived materials to plant-derived materials |
| Environmentally conscious | TP50D Ploute Bio checkered lining | Ploute Bio is a lining in which some of the raw materials have been changed from conventional petroleum-derived materials to plant-derived materials |
In the tape and cord categories, products made with organic cotton are increasing.
Also, Cupro is well known for linings, but it is also a regenerated fiber made from cotton linter, the downy fiber left on seeds when cotton is harvested, so it may be considered an environmentally conscious auxiliary material. (Cupro linings are a standard item, so they have not been listed here.)
| Category | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environmentally conscious | 6970 Bemberg grosgrain ribbon | Made from cotton linter. Earth-friendly 100% Cupro Bemberg material |
| Environmentally conscious | 6971 Bemberg satin ribbon | Made from cotton linter. Earth-friendly 100% Cupro Bemberg material |
| Organic | 7002 Organic cotton twill tape (herringbone weave) | Made with 100% organic cotton |
| Organic | SIC-232 Organic cotton taffeta ribbon | Made with 100% organic cotton |
| Organic | SIC-233 Organic cotton herringbone ribbon | Made with 100% organic cotton |
| Organic | SIC-234 Organic cotton double-sided satin ribbon | Made with 100% organic cotton |
| Organic | SIC-235 Organic cotton herringbone ribbon (heavyweight) | Made with 100% organic cotton |
In buttons, products made with plant-derived bioplastic and auxiliary materials that have obtained OEKO-TEX certification*1 are increasing.
*1 This is a certification that guarantees safety by proving that textile and leather products do not contain "hazardous substances that may harm health." Demand continues to grow worldwide.
| Category | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environmentally conscious | BGS-1 Bio polyethylene 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | BGS-2 Bio polyethylene 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | BNP-001 Bio polyester 4-hole button | Button made using rapeseed oil bagasse, bagasse, and straw |
| Environmentally conscious | BNP-002 Bio polyester 4-hole button | Button made using rapeseed oil bagasse, bagasse, and straw |
| Environmentally conscious | BNP-003 Bio polyester 4-hole button | Button made using rapeseed oil bagasse, bagasse, and straw |
| Environmentally conscious | BNP-004 Bio polyester 4-hole button | Button made using rapeseed oil bagasse, bagasse, and straw |
| Environmentally conscious | BNP-005 Bio polyester 4-hole button | Button made using rapeseed oil bagasse, bagasse, and straw |
| Environmentally conscious | CAS-1 Bio nylon 4-hole button | Button made using oil extracted from castor beans (non-food raw material) |
| Environmentally conscious | CAS-2 Bio nylon 4-hole button | Button made using oil extracted from castor beans (non-food raw material) |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV-47 Bio urea 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV-48 Bio urea 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV-49 Bio urea 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV-50 Bio urea 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV51 Sustainable buffalo-style 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV52 Sustainable buffalo-style 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV53 Sustainable buffalo-style 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally conscious | PRV54 Sustainable buffalo-style 4-hole button | Button made using sugarcane bagasse |
| OEKO-TEX | GT113 buffalo-style polyester button | OEKO-TEX certification |
| OEKO-TEX | SH-2900 polyester resin button, 2 front holes, glossy | OEKO-TEX certification |
| OEKO-TEX | VE9596 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 adhesive-free lightweight lurex 2-hole polyester button | OEKO-TEX certification |
| OEKO-TEX | VS1013 4-hole polyester resin button | OEKO-TEX certification |
| OEKO-TEX | VT5013 polyester resin button, 4 front holes, semi-gloss | OEKO-TEX certification |
| OEKO-TEX | VT9896 buffalo-style 4-hole polyester button | OEKO-TEX certification |
What did you think? It seems that sustainable practices have now become a matter of course in the global trend.
However, even when you try to look for auxiliary materials, they can be surprisingly hard to find.
We hope you will find this list useful.