Vegan Fabric Certification | Plant-Based Fashion
Vegan Fabric Certificate
You’ve surely checked what materials the clothes you wear in your daily life are made of. This is an even more important issue for people who live a vegan lifestyle. In particular, products made from wool and silk—which are obtained through the exploitation of animals—are completely at odds with the vegan philosophy.
Fabrics used in the textile industry vary widely in terms of both raw material sources and applications. In recent years, however, vegan fabrics have come to the forefront, particularly in line with the principles of sustainability and ethical production.
Types of Fabrics and Their Uses
Fabrics are generally divided into three groups: natural, synthetic, and blended (hybrid).
Natural Fabrics1. Cotton: Derived from the cotton plant, this fabric is preferred especially for everyday wear and underwear due to its breathable nature.
2. Linen: Produced from the flax plant. Thanks to its lightweight and cooling properties, it is frequently used in summer clothing and home textiles.
3. Wool: Wool, derived from sheep’s fleece, is ideal for winter clothing, coats, and sweaters. It provides excellent thermal insulation.
4. Silk: This fabric, derived from the silkworm’s cocoon, is used in luxury clothing, scarves, and evening gowns. It has a lustrous and smooth surface.
5. Bamboo: Bamboo fabric, produced from the bamboo plant, is preferred especially for underwear and towels due to its softness and antibacterial properties.
Synthetic Fabrics1. Polyester: It is a petroleum-derived product. Due to its durable structure, it is widely used in the production of sportswear, outerwear, and bags.
2. Nylon: A flexible and strong synthetic fabric. It is frequently used in socks, underwear, and sportswear.
3. Acrylic: Used as an alternative to wool, acrylic fabric is particularly popular for sweaters and blankets.
Plant-Based and Animal-Based Raw Materials
The primary raw materials used in fabric production can be classified as follows:
| Fabric Type | Source | Type of Raw Material | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Plant-based | The cotton plant | ||
| Flax | Plant-based | The flax plant | ||
| Bamboo | Plant-based | Bamboo | ||
| Wool | Animal-based | Sheep | ||
| Cashmere | Animal-based | Goat | ||
| Silk | Animal-Based | Silkworm | ||
| Polyester | Synthetic | Petroleum-derived | ||
| Nylon | Synthetic | Polyamide | ||
| Acrylic | Synthetic | Petroleum-derived |
What Is the Nanocert Vegan Fabric Certification?
The Nanocert Vegan Certification is an international certification that verifies that no animal-derived products were used in the production of a fabric. This certification confirms that the product:
- ✔ Contains no animal-derived ingredients,
- ✔ No animal by-products (wool, silk, animal fats, etc.) were used
as evidenced.
Nanocert-certified fabrics are produced primarily from plant-based materials such as cotton, linen, and bamboo, or from appropriately processed synthetic fabrics.
The Nanocert Certification Body continues to provide services under Vegan Textile Analysis and Certification. We also offer services related to the Cruelty-Free Certification.
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