fabrics: good and bad

bamboo roll neck knit from braintree hemp

in the last few months, i have purchased items made of hemp, organic cotton, soy, bamboo, and recycled wool. i think most of us know which fabrics are earth-friendly. but which aren't? i didn't really know so i found this list from style guru.

Materials Do’s & Don’ts

• Choose Organic cotton
• Avoid synthetics such as nylon & polyester
• Avoid viscose (an artificial fibre made from wood pulp)
• Avoid polycotton & easy care (’crease resistant)
• Look for linen
• Try hemp (Hemp is extremely breathable, softer, and more absorbent than cotton. And, it will keep you warmer in the winter)

so i guess the rule to go by is avoid synthetics, but choose only well-cultivated organics.