{"id":4496,"date":"2025-02-20T14:30:37","date_gmt":"2025-02-20T13:30:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chaska.fr\/why-choose-clothes-made-from-natural-and-ethical-fibres\/"},"modified":"2025-02-21T12:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-02-21T11:05:21","slug":"why-choose-clothes-made-from-natural-and-ethical-fibres","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chaska.fr\/en\/why-choose-clothes-made-from-natural-and-ethical-fibres\/","title":{"rendered":"Why choose clothes made from natural and ethical fibres?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;|15px|0px|15px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;|15px|0px|15px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||37px|||&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px|15px|37px|15px|false|true&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px|15px|37px|15px|false|true&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; text_orientation=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>The textile industry is now one of the most polluting in the world. Between the massive production of <strong> synthetic fibres<\/strong> derived from oil and <strong>fast fashion<\/strong> , which encourages unbridled over-consumption, the way we dress has a considerable impact on the environment.<br \/>Faced with this reality, we need to make a choice: natural and ethical fibres, such as baby alpaca or organic cotton. More respectful of the planet and the craftsmen who make them, they offer a <strong>sustainable and responsible alternative<\/strong>, without compromising on quality and comfort.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||37px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chaska.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/inconvenient-fibre-synthetique-chaska-paris-baby-alpaga.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;blog article chaska paris&#8221; title_text=&#8221;inconvenient-fibre-synthetique-chaska-paris-baby-alpaga&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; header_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600||on|||||&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_font_size=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_letter_spacing=&#8221;4px&#8221; header_2_font=&#8221;Montserrat|600||on|||||&#8221; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; header_2_font_size=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing=&#8221;3px&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;250ms&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; header_font_size_tablet=&#8221;25px&#8221; header_font_size_phone=&#8221;20px&#8221; header_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_letter_spacing_tablet=&#8221;4px&#8221; header_letter_spacing_phone=&#8221;2px&#8221; header_letter_spacing_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_font_size_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_font_size_phone=&#8221;16px&#8221; header_2_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing_phone=&#8221;2px&#8221; header_2_letter_spacing_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>The limits of synthetic fibres : silent pollution<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider divider_weight=&#8221;1px&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; max_width=&#8221;100px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-18px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-28px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;-28px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; animation_style=&#8221;fade&#8221; animation_delay=&#8221;250ms&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;Montserrat|300|||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Synthetic materials such as polyester, elastane and acrylic dominate the textileindustry, but their ecological cost is alarming:<br \/>&#8211; <strong> Oil-based production<\/strong>: These fibres come from petrochemicals, an industry with a high carbon footprint. Their manufacture consumes enormous amounts of energy and emits greenhouse gases.<br \/>&#8211; A source of <strong>microplastics<\/strong>: With each wash polyester clothes release microparticles of plastic that end up in the which end up in the oceans, threatening marine life.<br \/>&#8211; <strong>Poor durability<\/strong>: Although initially resistant, these textiles quickly become damaged , deform and lose quality, leading to excessive consumption and wastage .<\/p>\n<p>Given this situation, opting for natural and ethical materials is a strong gesture in favour of more sustainable fashion.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; use_custom_gutter=&#8221;on&#8221; gutter_width=&#8221;2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1400px&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||37px|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; 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Soft and hypoallergenic: Lanolin-free, it is ideal for sensitive skin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Preserving traditional skills<\/strong>: Opting for these fibres also means supporting ethical and responsible craftsmanship.<br \/>&#8211; Valued work: At Chaska Paris, our Peruvian artisans are paid fairly and work in respectful conditions.<br \/>&#8211; Reasoned production: Our creations are made in limited quantities, far from the overproduction of fast fashion.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/chaska.fr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/avantages-fibre-naturelle-chaska-paris-baby-alpaga.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;avantages-fibre-naturelle-chaska-paris-baby-alpaga&#8221; show_in_lightbox=&#8221;on&#8221; force_fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.21.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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