12 Unexpected, Surprising, and Downright Weird Eco Fabrics Used in Fashion
"Barkcloth" takes on a whole new meaning when you involve actual trees, specifically the Mutaba tree (Ficus natalensis) in Uganda. With textures that range from roughhewn yet supple leather to ethereal, cotton-candy fleece—depending on treatment, lighting conditions, and viewing angle—the 100 percent organic textile is recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
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