Textile Knowledge Base
The TextileR Knowledge Base has been designed to give an overview of each textile, its most common context of use and ways to extend the use phase of your garments. It is hoped that this knowledge base can help you to choose the most appropriate textile for your projects and extend the life of your existing garments through repair, reuse and eventually recycling.
Cotton
Cotton is a natural, cellulose based, staple fibre.
Learn More About CottonPolyester
Polyester is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About PolyesterSilk
Silk is a natural, protein based, filament fibre.
Learn More About SilkNylon
Nylon is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About NylonLinen
Linen is a natural, cellulose based, staple fibre.
Learn More About LinenElastane
Elastane is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About ElastaneWool
Wool is a natural, protein based, staple fibre.
Learn More About WoolViscose
Viscose is a manufactured, cellulose based fibre.
Learn More About ViscoseAcrylic
Acrylic is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About AcrylicTextile Blends
Textile blends are created for a wide range of contexts and purposes.
Learn More About Blended TextilesReuse
Increase the use phase of your garment and its wear count with reuse.
Learn More About ReuseRe-Make
Re-making, re-designing and altering clothes can extend their use phase.
Learn More About Re-MakingRecycling
There is currently no scaled way to recycle textiles, but progress is being made.
Learn more about recyclingRepair
Repairing garments can extend their use phase and add character.
Learn More About Garment Repair