Organic Fabrics

 O R G A N I C   F A B R I C 

Fabrics at Verdant are chosen for their eco qualities;
 

Ann's Flowers White on org cotton

Organic cottons are preferable to conventional cottons, due to the way they are grown.   Conventional cotton is grown with large amounts of petrochemicals of which some pesticide chemicals are so harmful a singular drop to the skin can kill a worker. Organic cotton is naturally much softer than conventional, so is wonderful close to the skin for bedding, but can also be used for cushions, lampshades, and bedheads.  

DavidTrubridge Rings Antarctic Blue

Eco linens are often sourced from Belgium.  These require no fertilizers and minimal water.  They are then dew-retted - meaning the linen leaves are left on the field to rot down in their own time to leave the fibre behind, rather than using any chemical methods or excess water. Its natural fine slub gives a lovely texture and softens over time with wear and washing. It is perfect for curtains and loose covers on chairs and sofas.

Web Featherleg New Zealand Wool

New Zealand Wools create employment for many in our own country.  Wool is one of nature's wonder fibre.  It absorbs excess moisture without feeling cold and then releases moisture back into the atmosphere just when it needs it.  It absorbs dye very easily and a good quality wool is also very hard wearing,  making it perfect for upholstery, and often used in commercial interiors.

Swirley Owl NZ printed  Hemp

Hemp is also another one of nature's wonder fibre. Like wool it cleans the air and absorbs Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs).  It also absorbs and releases moisture as needed.  Forget about the harsh rough trousers from the 70s. Hemp is much more refined these days. Blended with other fibres like silk and cotton it creates a lovely drape for curtains. It also is mildew resistant and very very hard wearing so great for upholstery.

And if you try smoking it you will be wasting your time, as Nandor Tanczos once said - 'you would need to smoke a telegraph pole worth to have any effect'. For a great article on Hemp go to The Swatch Book

     Hemp  &   Silk in Grass Green

Silk  A breathable natural fibre that takes dye easily. With a lovely natural lustre that synthetics just can't match.  Most suitable for accessories like cushions, and my most favourite things is very slubby silk on a lampshade.

Lime Green New Zealand Leather

New Zealand Leather - This is a bi-product of our meat industry. And of course being from New Zealand the animals are fed predominately on grass and are free to roam the paddock rather than been couped up in barns. Grown, tanned and finished in New Zealand. Care is taken that any chemicals and minerals used in the process don't go into the waterways. Because leather is essentially a skin it needs care like ours so needs moisturising. And just like our skin it can be repaired if damage occurs. 

You will find no bi-cast leather at Verdant. Bi-cast leather is made from the underside scrappy layer of the hide, so looks like leather underneath but is coated in a vinyl and embossed to look like leather. Bi-cast does not last like leather and essentially cannot be repaired successfully if damaged. 

    H E M P  &  O R G A N I C  C O T T O N     B L E N D S

To see the full organic fabric collection pop over to the Vida Textiles website.

VIDA Acacia Deep Red on Cream

VIDA Gingko Deep Red & Stone on Cream

VIDA Gingko Olive & Almond on Cream

VIDA Flowering Gum Black & Snow on Hemp & Yak

VIDA Flowering Gum Robin's Egg & Olive on cream

VIDA Large Birch Black on cream

VIDA Large Birch Olive on Hemp & Yak

VIDA Leucca Inky Blue & Moss on Cream

VIDA Little Forest Lime & Sage on Cream

Please Contact Verdant for any further information, or if you would like to view sampling or if you would like to place an order.
You can also visit the Vida Textiles website to view their range.