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To: nickcarraway

Tierra claim their new jacket is the first in the world comprised entirely of 100 percent plant-based materials...


What about Cotten?


8 posted on 02/05/2017 3:41:36 PM PST by Flick Lives
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To: Flick Lives

They’re probably referring to mass-produced cold-weather outerwear, which usually does have synthetic components now.

I have a Caterpillar jacket that’s entirely synthetic; the warmest parka-type thing I’ve ever owned.


16 posted on 02/05/2017 4:06:04 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, If you can keep it.")
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To: Flick Lives

Elk hide is plant based


19 posted on 02/05/2017 4:34:23 PM PST by Cold Heart
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What about Cotten?

Henry Ford took a stab at soy-plant and hemp fibers for clothing. Got sidelined by cheap oil-based fabrics that wore better, before he could fix the shortcomings.

20 posted on 02/05/2017 4:47:49 PM PST by Calvin Locke
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