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.
Silk
Silk is a natural, protein based, filament fibre.
Learn More About SilkPolyester
Polyester is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About PolyesterCotton
Cotton is a natural, cellulose based, staple fibre.
Learn More About CottonElastane
Elastane is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About ElastaneLinen
Linen is a natural, cellulose based, staple fibre.
Learn More About LinenNylon
Nylon is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About NylonAcrylic
Acrylic is a manufactured, petroleum based fibre.
Learn More About AcrylicViscose
Viscose is a manufactured, cellulose based fibre.
Learn More About ViscoseWool
Wool is a natural, protein based, staple fibre.
Learn More About WoolRe-Make
Re-making, re-designing and altering clothes can extend their use phase.
Learn More About Re-MakingReuse
Increase the use phase of your garment and its wear count with reuse.
Learn More About ReuseTextile Blends
Textile blends are created for a wide range of contexts and purposes.
Learn More About Blended TextilesRecycling
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