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Please see Part I for more information about sustainable fabrics
-> Eco friendly fashion: List of best Japanese Sustainable fabrics you should check out
When it comes to the fashion world, sustainability seems to be the global norm. However, people keep talking about fiber and fabric, but it looks like everybody forgot one important thing: We cannot finish a piece of garment without accessories and trims. This time, let us have a look at the most popular sustainable accessories and trims of this season.
The following linings in this list are either made using recycled material or have petroleum-based raw materials replaced with biotechnology raw materials.
| Type | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Recycle Material | J1100ECO C2C Recycle Woolly Twill | Uses recycled fibers made by crushing and disassembling clothes for weft threads |
| Recycle Material | J190ECO C2C Recycled 190 Taffeta | Uses recycled fibers made by crushing and disassembling clothes for weft threads |
| Recycle Material | J2J210DP-ECO 210 C2C Recycle Down Pack | Uses recycled fibers made by crushing and disassembling clothes for weft threads |
| Recycle Material | J210ECO C2C Recycled 210 Taffeta | Uses recycled fibers made by crushing and disassembling clothes for weft threads |
| Recycle Material | J72ECO C2C Recycling Knee | Uses recycled fibers made by crushing and disassembling clothes for weft threads |
| Environmentally friendly | 3033 Stretch Twill Lining Prute Bio | PRUTE-BIO is a trademark of TORAY. PRUTE-BIO products use plant-based raw materials instead of petroleum-based raw materials. |
| Environmentally friendly | TP50D Prute Bio Ichimatsu Lining | PRUTE-BIO is a trademark of TORAY. PRUTE-BIO products use plant-based raw materials instead of petroleum-based raw materials. |
| Type | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environmentally friendly | 6970 Bemberg Grosgrain Ribbon | Cotton linter material. 100% eco-friendly cupro Bemberg material |
| Environmentally friendly | 6971 Bemberg Satin Ribbon | Cotton linter material. 100% eco-friendly cupro Bemberg material |
| Organic | 7002 Organic Cotton Twill Tape (Herringbone) | 100% Organic Cotton |
| Organic | SIC-232 Organic Cotton Taffeta Ribbon | 100% Organic Cotton |
| Organic | SIC-233 Organic Cotton Herringbone Ribbon | 100% Organic Cotton |
| Organic | SIC-234 Organic Cotton Double-sided Satin Ribbon | 100% Organic Cotton |
| Organic | SIC-235 Organic Cotton Herringbone Ribbon (Thick type) | 100% Organic Cotton |
For buttons, there are many products using plant-derived bioplastics that have acquired OEKO-TEX® certification.
This OEKO-TEX® certification is a "guarantee of safety and security" certification that proves that products do not contain "toxic substances that may harm health". Demand for these products is growing every year worldwide.
| Type | Product | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Environmentally friendly | BGS-1 Bio Polyethylene 4 Hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | BGS-2 Bio Polyethylene 4 Hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | BNP-001 Biopolyester 4-hole Button | Made from rapeseed pomace, bagasse, and straw. |
| Environmentally friendly | BNP-002 Biopolyester 4-hole Button | Made from rapeseed pomace, bagasse, and straw. |
| Environmentally friendly | BNP-003 Biopolyester 4-hole Button | Made from rapeseed pomace, bagasse, and straw. |
| Environmentally friendly | BNP-004 Biopolyester 4-hole Button | Made from rapeseed pomace, bagasse, and straw. |
| Environmentally friendly | BNP-005 Biopolyester 4-hole Button | Made from rapeseed pomace, bagasse, and straw. |
| Environmentally friendly | CAS-1 Bio Nylon 4-hole Button | Using castor bean oil (non-edible ingredients) |
| Environmentally friendly | CAS-2 Bio Nylon 4-hole Button | Using castor bean oil (non-edible ingredients) |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV-47 PRUEVA 4-hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV-48 PRUEVA 4-hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV-49 PRUEVA 4-hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV-50 PRUEVA 4-hole Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV51
Sustainable 4-hole buffalo horn look alike Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV52 Sustainable 4-hole buffalo horn look alike Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV53 Sustainable 4-hole buffalo horn look alike Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| Environmentally friendly | PRV54 Sustainable 4-hole buffalo horn look alike Button | Made from sugarcane bagasse |
| OEKO-TEX® | GT113 Buffalo horn look alike Polyester Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| OEKO-TEX® | SH-2900 Polyester Resin 2 Front Holes, Glossy Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| OEKO-TEX® | VE9596 Dyeable Oeko-Tex Standard 100 Adhesiveless Lightweight 2 Hole Polyester Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| OEKO-TEX® | VS1013 4-hole Polyester Resin Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| OEKO-TEX® | VT5013 Polyester Resin Front Hole 4 Holes/Semi Gloss Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
| OEKO-TEX® | VT9896
Buffalo horn look alike 4-hole Polyester Button | OEKO-TEX® certified |
So, which one is your favorite? Have you had a chance to get your hands on those products yet?
Of course, we cannot group every sustainable product on ApparelX into these two tiny lists, but we believe these lists will give you a better look at Japanese sustainable products.
For more sustainable products, please visit our Sustainable Products Page.
