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Materials

What is a natural material?
It's a topic of debate, and everyone will prioritize their own criteria. Here’s how materials are classified on this site. The list is regularly updated based on the products added. Feel free to share your thoughts!

✅ Natural Materials

Materials of plant, animal, or mineral origin, without chemical transformation that alters their molecular structure.
Materials of plant, animal, or mineral origin, without chemical transformation that alters their molecular structure.

🌱 Main Criteria:

  • Biodegradability
  • Non-toxicity
  • Naturally occurring and recquiring minimal transformation

🔍 List of Natural Materials:

Regenerated Cellulose (cupra, lyocell, modal, rayon, viscose)
Cotton
Hemp
Natural latex, rubber
Silk
Wool
⚠️ Although "natural", these materials can have negative impacts depending on their production conditions (pesticide pollution, excessive water consumption, chemical treatments, animal exploitation, etc.). These impacts are mentionned in the description of each material.
Organic versions of these materials — free from chemical treatments, animal mistreatment, etc. — are preferred for listing products on this site, as indicated on each material's page (coming soon).
Conventional versions are only referenced when no more sustainable alternative has yet been found for that product category.

🚫 Non-Natural Materials

Synthetic or heavily modified materials, often derived from petrochemicals.

📌 Main Issues:

  • Toxicity and microplastic emissions
  • Dependence on fossil fuels
  • Poor biodegradability

🔍 List of Non-Natural Materials:

Acrylic
Elastane, lycra, spandex
Polyamides, nylon
Polyester
⚠️ These materials are not accepted on this site. However, they may be present in certain products from listed brands if:
  • they are used in removable accessories (e.g., elastics, buttons—often not listed in the product’s composition by the brand) that can be detached for recycling or composting, and
  • no 100% natural alternative has yet been identified for that product category.
In such cases, a warning will be displayed on the brand page.
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