Sexy and Sporty – The New g=9.8 Collection
by Leonora Oppenheim, London, UK 
on 03. 5.07
Last year Kyeann brought us the news of a lingerie collection made from wood. Infinitely more attractive and wearable than that first sentence implies Lenpur® is a biodegradable fabric made from white pine tree clippings. The French fashion designer Sophie Young started the sexy and sporty g=9.8 label with pure enviro-friendly intentions and with women’s comfort in mind. These aims are taken care of in both the choice of sustainable textile, which is soft as silk, and the minimal, but sexily cut lines of the designs. g=9.8 is now expanding its range with a new line of sportswear for women.
They tell us that the new line of ‘long-sleeved bodysuits, strappy tops or crossover tops, sports pants, combishorts, and crossover dresses emphasize the body while being comfortable.’ You see ladies, there’s no need to compromise sex appeal for comfort , especially when you are wearing wood! ::g=9.8
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I'm curious as to the durability of wood based fabrics. Are they machine washable? does water mess them up? will they last?
Thank you to Kyeann Sayer and Leonora Oppenhein for your article about our lingerie & homewear line in pine fiber ! And yes the durability of wood based fabrics is very good, and the items are machine washable 30° but please no dry machine because it drys in 4 or 5 hours here in France !!
sophie for g=9.8
But here in the USA the low tech solar clothing dryer has been banned in many cities!