about shaina mote
ABOUT THE BRAND
PREFERRED FABRICS
shaina mote is as intentional with her materials as she is with her direction. all fabrics are chosen deliberately, selected with regard to comfort, longevity, and environmental impact. they seek sustainable fabrics that contribute to a circular system, meaning they are either sourced from natural materials or are composed of repurposed materials that would otherwise be discarded as waste. in other words, shaina mote tries to eliminate waste as a byproduct of their design process and fabric selection.
- BEMBURG CUPRO— a luxurious, silk-like fabric made from cotton waste. similar to lyocell, it is produced in a closed-loop process, and the solvents used to make the fabric can be recycled. this helps keep chemicals out of water sources and reduces the fashion industry's water pollution footprint. cupro retains dye well, reducing the amount of water and chemical dye needed for the dyeing process. cupro is machine washable and can avoid dry cleaning, making it less chemical and energy intensive. at the end of its life, cupro is biodegradable.
- LINEN— natural fiber grown from the flax plant, a resilient and fast-growing crop that requires half the water and pesticides used to produce cotton or polyester. processing flax into yarn is largely mechanical, requiring no chemicals. as a fabric, linen is naturally moth resistant and absorbs moisture without holding bacteria, qualities that extend the life cycle of linen garments and keep the products in use.
- LYOCELL—
lyocell is a soft, strong fiber made from primarily eucalyptus wood pulp and created through a closed-loop process. eucalyptus trees grow rap idly without artificial irrigation, gene manipulation or synthetic pesti cides, making lyocell a better raw material for water consumption and pollution. the solvents used to produce lyocell are non-toxic and 99.8% can be recovered, filtered, and reused. this helps keep chemicals out of water sources and reduces the fashion industry’s water pollution foot - print. l yocell’s smooth fiber surface and round cross-section also allow it to retain dye well with minimal water or chemical dyes. highly absorbent and moisture wicking, fewer washings may be needed, resulting in wa ter and energy savings from reduced laundering. l yocell is a viable, sustainable alternative to cotton and viscose; at the end of its life, it is biodegradable, contributing to a regenerative circular system that returns nutrients to the soil.
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