swap_horiz Jute Alternatives

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Merino Wool

Merino wool is a fine textile derived from the fleece of Merino sheep. Originally originating in Spain, it’s now largely...

Natural Performance Fine Wool

9.2 Excellent

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Vicuña

The vicuña is a South American animal whose fleece produces an exceptionally fine wool. This rare fiber, from the *Vicug...

Natural Apparel Wool Ultra Luxury

9.2 Excellent

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Qiviut

Qiviut is a luxurious textile derived from the underwool of Arctic muskoxen. This exceptionally fine fiber, renowned for...

Natural Luxury Rare Wool

9.2 Excellent

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Cashmere

Cashmere is a highly prized natural textile derived from the fine underwool of cashmere goats. These animals are predomi...

Natural Luxury Apparel Wool

9.1 Excellent

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Alpaca Fiber

Alpaca fiber is a natural animal fiber obtained from the fleece of the domesticated alpaca, Vicugna pacos, a South Ameri...

Natural Hypoallergenic Apparel Wool

8.5 Great

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Charmeuse

Charmeuse is a lightweight fabric made with a satin weave, giving it a smooth, lustrous face and a comparatively dull re...

Natural Silk Apparel Animal Fiber

8.4 Great

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Crêpe de Chine

Crêpe de Chine is a lightweight fabric characterized by a soft drape, a subdued luster, and a finely pebbled surface. Tr...

Natural Silk Apparel Crepe

8.4 Great

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Muga Silk (Assam)

Muga silk is a naturally golden silk traditionally produced in Assam, India, from the silkworm Antheraea assamensis. The...

Natural Luxury Indian Traditional

8.4 Great

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Camel Hair

Camel hair is an animal fiber obtained mainly from the insulating coat of the two-humped Bactrian camel, which is raised...

Natural Wool Outerwear Animal Fiber

8.2 Great

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Yak Fiber

Yak fiber is an animal textile obtained from the coats of domestic yaks, which are adapted to cold, high-altitude region...

Natural Sustainable Apparel Wool

8.2 Great

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Peau de Soie

Peau de soie is a firm, closely woven satin distinguished by a smooth surface, fine crosswise rib, and restrained luster...

Natural Formal Silk Animal Fiber

8.2 Great

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Mohair

Mohair is a lustrous animal fiber obtained from the coat of the Angora goat, which is distinct from the Angora rabbit. I...

Natural Lustrous Apparel Wool

8.1 Great

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Shantung Silk

Shantung silk is a plain-weave fabric historically associated with Shandong province in China. It has a crisp hand and a...

Natural Silk Apparel Animal Fiber

7.8 Good

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Tyvek

Tyvek is a nonwoven sheet material made from spunbonded high-density polyethylene fibers and developed by DuPont after i...

Performance Durable Industrial Dupont

7.7 Good

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Ramie

Ramie is a natural bast fiber derived from the stem of the Boehmeria nivea plant, which is native to eastern Asia. It is...

Natural Strong Apparel Plant Fiber

7.3 Good

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Nettle Fabric

Nettle fabric is a textile made from bast fibers extracted from the stems of stinging nettle, especially Urtica dioica....

Natural Sustainable Apparel Plant Fiber

6.9 Fair

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Kapok

Kapok is a silky seed fiber obtained from the pods of the kapok tree, Ceiba pentandra. The individual fibers are light,...

Lightweight Natural Plant Fiber Seed Fiber

6.5 Fair

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Burlap (Hessian)

A coarse, plain-woven fabric made from jute or hemp, widely produced in South Asia and historically used for sacking, ag...

Industrial Woven Packaging Coarse

6.0 Fair

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Sisal

Hard fiber extracted from leaves of Agave sisalana, native to Mexico, widely used for rope, twine, and matting, with Bra...

Natural Industrial Plant Fiber Coarse

5.7 Mediocre

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Coir

Coarse fiber from the outer husk of coconut palms, primarily produced in India and Sri Lanka, valued for rope, mats, and...

Natural Industrial Plant Fiber Coarse

5.6 Mediocre