Katia 2023 Spring-Summer eco-friendly yarns ♻️ Discover the benefits of working with organic and recycled fibers
On World Recycling Day, we want to highlight the importance of reducing reusing, repairing and recycling. In our previous post, we already showed you our recycled fabrics by Katia Fabrics to create your own environmentally-friendly wardrobe. Now, we want to help you discover some of our sustainably produced eco-friendly yarns, made with organic fibers and recycled materials. At the end of this post, we also invite you to discover 5 benefits of working with organic and recycled fibers.
2023 spring-summer eco-friendly yarns
At Katia, we’re concerned about the environment, so, as part of our collection of 2023 spring-summer eco-friendly yarns, you’ll find a variety of sustainable and environmentally-friendly options. We also have sustainability certifications guaranteed from the source and throughout the production process, until it reaches your hands. Take note of the best yarns to make your own sustainable fashion!
Discover Katia Aqua
Among our eco-friendly yarns, you’ll find Katia Aqua, a vigoré-effect yarn composed of recycled cotton and polyester. We collaborate with Seaqual Initiative to help clean our oceans and raise awareness of the issue that the pollution entails.
Linum ‘Recycled Linen’
We also have Linum ‘Recycled Linen’, a pretty chain lace yarn with a soft cotton fiber base with a natural recycled linen core. With Linum you will enjoy both the natural aspect of the linen and its surprisingly soft and cloud-like feel.
Milos ‘Made with Recycled Yarn’
If you want to add a touch of sparkle to your garments, Milos ‘Made with Recycled Yarn’ is a recycled yarn made with polyester from plastic bottles and cotton, with mini sequins or paillettes.
NEW EKOS, the most sustainable yarn
But, if you’re looking for the most sustainable yarn in the world, we recommend Katia NEW EKOS. This yarn reduces our footprint on the planet, without using water or chemical products during its manufacturing process. Each ball is recycled and spun using 50% of solar energy, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Fair Cotton Granny
Lastly, here is a new print version of Fair Cotton, a summer favorite within the Katia community. Fair Cotton Granny is available in a wide range of colors and prints so that you can find the one that best suits your garments. Use a single ball to enjoy knitting several print cycles. You can make the same granny square chart with up to 12 different effects. Discover the most versatile fair-trade yarn and try this new Katia color!
5 benefits of working with recycled and organic yarns
1. Reducing your environmental impact
Without a doubt, choosing eco-friendly yarns like Aqua reduces the use of resources and contributes to reducing your carbon footprint.
2. Better quality
You achieve high quality garments by working with recycled yarns like Linum, since they are composed of fibers and materials that are more resistant, softer and more long-lasting.
3. Encouraging sustainability
When you work with yarns like NEW EKOS you contribute to producing chemical-free materials and cleaner production processes.
4. Supporting fair trade
By knitting with yarns such as Fair Cotton, Fair Cotton Mariner, Fair Cotton Craft 175 and Fair Cotton Granny, you support the sustainable development of small producers.
5. Adding unique value
Lastly, by using eco-friendly yarns like Milos, you add unique value to the final result, as well as being more environmentally-friendly.
If you also like to take care of the environment and take part in the circular economy, we encourage you to discover the wide range of 2023 spring-summer eco-friendly yarns by Katia. We help you make eco-friendly garments and accessories to create your sustainable wardrobe!
