<img src="https://insidefashionlive.net/wp-content/uploads/elementor/thumbs/Clean-and-Green-pd3h8m4u718dk9id044bg5ic86yxy183dqw2bylp1c.jpg" title="Clean-and-Green" alt="Clean-and-Green" /> <h3>The Trend</h3><ul><li>The move towards more eco-friendly materials hasn’t meant that consumers only want basic items in drab colors.</li><li>Natural fibers are enjoying popularity thanks to clever spinners who using new textures, twists, color palettes and blending natural with man-made fibers to create stunningly beautiful knitwear - that just happens to be sustainable.</li><li>Topping the fiber list is cotton - comfortable, easy-care, and luxurious (especially if you opt for</li><li>Supima or other long staple varieties).</li><li>Merino wool is also still in big demand - proving that consumers will pay for real quality. The same is true for cashmere.<br />Recycled yarns are the biggest play in support of sustainable knitwear, outside of natural fibers.</li><li>The reason spinners and buyers like to use recycled yarn is that the ‘story’ - from a consumer’s point of view - is easy to understand.</li><li>Blending fibers remains a key direction - either for more luxury (cashmere/silk) or to add a touch of sustainability (wool/recycled polyester).</li></ul>