Our Considered Fibres: Leftover Cotton Yarn
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Originally deriving from the cotton plant, when it comes to leftover cotton yarn — it’s all in the name.
The Fibre
Leftover cotton yarn is cotton that has gone through the spinning process but has not yet been crafted into a fabric. A solution that diverts waste, leftover yarns from the production of other textiles are collected and eventually fashioned into a new product.
The Process
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Collect: Suppliers collect cotton yarn leftover from production of other textile products
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Repurpose: Yarns are crafted into fabric, which could include a knit or weave
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Construction: Whether through pattern or process, the fabric is crafted into a product
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Finished: Last elements are added — embroidery, embellishment, hemming — and product is completed
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The Feel
Just like how cotton boasts a variety of feels, so does leftover cotton — it’s all dependent on construction.
Oaky, a loveable friend for all, is knitted; soft and cuddly, ready to be squeezed and loved by your little one. Cancun, woven with a multitude of colours, is superbly soft and absorbent.
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