{"id":5348,"date":"2025-07-29T13:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T11:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/?p=5348"},"modified":"2025-07-30T07:21:42","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T05:21:42","slug":"natural-vs-synthetic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/en\/news\/natural-vs-synthetic\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural vs. Synthetic: Is Nature Always the Sustainable Choice?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705328606498{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column]<div id=\"ultimate-heading-66796a05e3f59e7d9\" class=\"uvc-heading ult-adjust-bottom-margin ultimate-heading-66796a05e3f59e7d9 uvc-2980 post-heading\" data-hspacer=\"line_only\"  data-halign=\"left\" style=\"text-align:left\"><div class=\"uvc-main-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-66796a05e3f59e7d9 h1'  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"desktop:55px;\",\"line-height\":\"desktop:55px;\"}' ><h1 style=\"--font-weight:theme;\">Natural vs. Synthetic: Is Nature Always the Sustainable Choice?<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"uvc-heading-spacer line_only\" style=\"margin-top:20px;height:1px;\"><span class=\"uvc-headings-line\" style=\"border-style:solid;border-bottom-width:1px;border-color:#969696;width:200px;\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uvc-sub-heading ult-responsive\"  data-ultimate-target='.uvc-heading.ultimate-heading-66796a05e3f59e7d9 .uvc-sub-heading '  data-responsive-json-new='{\"font-size\":\"\",\"line-height\":\"\"}'  style=\"font-weight:900;color:#969696;\"><i class=\"fa icon-calendar-2\"><\/i> 29\/07\/2025<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705326784033{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753446759515{margin-top: 50px !important;}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>How quickly are you prone to labeling a type of textile as sustainable or not? Many of us are drawn to clear-cut answers: natural is good, synthetic is bad. But in reality, the story behind fibers is far more complex. 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.gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.double-width {\n    width: calc(100%)*2;\n  }\n}\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\n  .gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid {\n    grid-template-columns: repeat(1,1fr);\n  }\n  .cssgridlegacy.no-cssgrid .gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell,\n  .no-cssgridlegacy.no-cssgrid .gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell {\n    width: 100%;\n  }\n  .cssgridlegacy.no-cssgrid .gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.double-width,\n  .no-cssgridlegacy.no-cssgrid .gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.double-width {\n    width: calc(100%)*2;\n  }\n}<\/style><div class=\"gallery-shortcode dt-gallery-container gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-25867882c4300796ed53fe3d8ebca721 mode-grid jquery-filter dt-icon-bg-off quick-scale-img dt-css-grid-wrap enable-bg-rollover resize-by-browser-width  hover-fade loading-effect-none description-on-hover\" data-padding=\"5px\" data-cur-page=\"1\" data-post-limit=\"-1\" data-pagination-mode=\"none\" data-desktop-columns-num=\"1\" data-v-tablet-columns-num=\"1\" data-h-tablet-columns-num=\"1\" data-phone-columns-num=\"1\" data-width=\"0px\" data-columns=\"0\"><div class=\"dt-css-grid\" ><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"5372\" data-date=\"2025-07-25T14:23:13+02:00\" data-name=\"beti textile fabrics\"><figure class=\"post visible\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beti-textile-fabrics.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"1280\" data-large_image_height=\"1280\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"beti textile fabrics\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20990%20990&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beti-textile-fabrics-990x990.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beti-textile-fabrics-990x990.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/beti-textile-fabrics.jpg 1280w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 990 \/ 990\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"990\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><!-- iso-container|iso-grid --><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705326784033{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Fiber Classification &#8211; More Than Meets the Eye<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]Textile materials can originate from agriculture, forestry, or petroleum. Based on production processes, fibers are traditionally grouped into three main types:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Natural fibers<\/strong>: Derived from farming and processed mechanically (e.g., cotton, wool).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chemical\/man-made cellulosic fibers<\/strong>: Produced from forestry resources via chemical transformation (e.g., viscose, modal).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synthetic fibers<\/strong>: Created through synthesis from petrochemicals (e.g., polyester, polyamide).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753443284051{padding: 30px !important;border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #E4002B !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753445213173{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #FBEDED !important;border-radius: 2px !important;border-color: #EE1F1F !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Vegan \u2013 sorry to disappoint you, but almost all textile materials are vegan, except those based on animal resources (wool, silk, leather). 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.gallery-shortcode.gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-b6fca9c72cbec84a90713d988774c527.resize-by-browser-width .dt-css-grid .wf-cell.double-width {\n    width: calc(100%)*2;\n  }\n}<\/style><div class=\"gallery-shortcode dt-gallery-container gallery-masonry-shortcode-id-b6fca9c72cbec84a90713d988774c527 mode-grid jquery-filter dt-icon-bg-off quick-scale-img dt-css-grid-wrap enable-bg-rollover resize-by-browser-width  hover-fade loading-effect-none description-on-hover\" data-padding=\"5px\" data-cur-page=\"1\" data-post-limit=\"-1\" data-pagination-mode=\"none\" data-desktop-columns-num=\"1\" data-v-tablet-columns-num=\"1\" data-h-tablet-columns-num=\"1\" data-phone-columns-num=\"1\" data-width=\"0px\" data-columns=\"0\"><div class=\"dt-css-grid\" ><div class=\"wf-cell\" data-post-id=\"5253\" data-date=\"2025-07-11T12:30:53+02:00\" data-name=\"0024\"><figure class=\"post visible\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0024-scaled.jpg\" class=\"rollover dt-pswp-item layzr-bg\" data-large_image_width=\"2560\" data-large_image_height=\"1709\" data-dt-img-description=\"\" title=\"0024\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"preload-me iso-lazy-load aspect\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D&#39;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#39;%20viewBox%3D&#39;0%200%20990%20661&#39;%2F%3E\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0024-scaled-990x661.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0024-scaled-990x661.jpg 990w, https:\/\/www.beti.si\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/0024-scaled-1485x992.jpg 1485w\" loading=\"eager\" style=\"--ratio: 990 \/ 661\" sizes=\"(max-width: 990px) 100vw, 990px\" alt=\"\" width=\"990\" height=\"661\"  \/><span class=\"gallery-rollover\"><span class=\"gallery-zoom-ico icomoon-the7-font-the7-zoom-06\"><span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/figure><\/div><\/div><!-- iso-container|iso-grid --><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705326784033{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Table: Traditional Fiber Classification by Production Process<\/strong><\/h4>\n<table width=\"100%\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Fiber Type<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"199\"><strong>Production Process<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Examples<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Natural fibers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"199\">Mostly mechanical<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Cotton, Wool, Silk, Hemp<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Chemical (man-made cellulosic) fibers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"199\">Chemical transformation of cellulose<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Viscose, Modal, Lyocell<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"164\"><strong>Synthetic fibers<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"199\">Chemical synthesis (polymerization)<\/td>\n<td width=\"164\">Polyester, Polyamide (Nylon), Acrylic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705326784033{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Emotional Weight of Words<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The word \u201cnatural\u201d carries positive connotations. But is it always justified? Asbestos, though natural, is a well-known health hazard. Similarly, bamboo is often promoted as a natural fabric. Yet, what we commonly call \u201cbamboo\u201d in textiles is actually bamboo-based viscose \u2014 a chemically processed fiber. It\u2019s more accurate to classify it as a man-made cellulosic fiber.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1705326784033{margin-bottom: 80px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>A more sustainability-focused classification would consider resource type (renewable vs.\u00a0non-renewable) and end-of-life potential (biodegradable or recyclable).<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>All Fibers Involve Chemistry<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Regardless of their origin, no textile material is chemical-free.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cotton<\/strong> may be grown with pesticides and fertilizers unless organic. Its processing can include mercerization (using sodium hydroxide), flame retardants, or dyes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Viscose<\/strong> production requires chemicals like carbon disulfide and sulfuric acid \u2014 toxic to both workers and the environment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synthetic fibers<\/strong> such as polyester involve complex polymerization and high-temperature dyeing, using chemicals that can release microplastics and VOCs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>End-of-Life Matters<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>True sustainability also considers what happens after the garment\u2019s life ends. Materials should be either biodegradable or recyclable \u2014 but few are both. Problems arise when different fibers are blended.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Biodegradable vs.\u00a0Recyclable: Understanding End-of-Life Options<\/h4>\n<p>In sustainable textiles, end-of-life options are just as important as production processes. Two key strategies stand out: <strong>biodegradability<\/strong> and <strong>recyclability<\/strong>. While they are often mentioned together, they represent different paths toward reducing textile waste.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Biodegradable textiles<\/strong> are materials that break down naturally over time with the help of microorganisms, turning into water, carbon dioxide, and biomass. This process typically requires specific environmental conditions\u2014moisture, oxygen, and heat\u2014to occur efficiently. Examples include organic cotton, hemp, wool, silk, and man-made cellulosic fibers like lyocell. These materials offer the advantage of naturally returning to the environment, especially when disposed of in composting systems. However, biodegradability is not a free pass\u2014many natural materials are treated with dyes, finishes, or synthetic blends that inhibit decomposition.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>recyclable textiles<\/strong> are designed to be processed and re-used in new products, either through mechanical or chemical recycling. This includes both natural fibers like cotton and wool (when pure), as well as synthetic fibers like polyester and polyamide. Recycling helps reduce dependency on virgin resources and diverts waste from landfills. For example, recycled polyester made from PET bottles or used garments is widely accepted as a more sustainable alternative to virgin polyester. However, recyclability hinges on the fiber purity. Blended fabrics\u2014such as cotton-polyester or polyester-elastane\u2014remain a significant technical barrier due to the complexity of separating components. 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Most everyday socks are made from a blend such as cotton and elastane, or polyester and elastane. Performance socks might include combinations like wool, nylon, and elastane. These multi-fiber blends make recycling extremely difficult and uneconomical. While the cotton or wool components may eventually biodegrade, the synthetic parts often persist. And if the synthetic content is too high or combined with elastane, biodegradability is not an option either.<\/p>\n<p>Currently, recycling efforts are advancing primarily for single-fiber socks \u2014 for example, pure polyester or nylon socks with minimal elastane content. But mass-market options rarely fit this profile. The reality is that most socks today cannot be successfully recycled or composted.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]According to <a href=\"https:\/\/textileexchange.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Textile Exchange<\/a>, designing for recyclability is one of the five pillars of their <strong>Preferred Fibers and Materials<\/strong> framework. Materials with clear recycling routes and strong durability scores are given preference, especially if they support circular systems like textile-to-textile recycling. The industry is also moving toward <strong>mono-material products<\/strong>, which are easier to recycle, and <strong>fiber identification technologies<\/strong> to support accurate sorting.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, a material being recyclable or biodegradable is not enough\u2014<strong>infrastructure<\/strong> must exist to handle it. Without access to composting facilities or specialized recycling plants, even the most eco-friendly material may still end up in landfill.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the choice between biodegradable and recyclable isn\u2019t binary. Each has its role, depending on the product type, intended use, and disposal system. The best design decisions consider these pathways early\u2014ensuring that materials serve their purpose while minimizing long-term environmental impact.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<strong>Challenging the Natural Equals Sustainable Assumption<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The idea that natural is inherently better overlooks important factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Input use<\/strong>: Natural fibers often require large amounts of water, land, and chemicals.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Performance<\/strong>: Synthetic fibers can outperform natural ones in durability, moisture management, and recyclability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Circularity potential<\/strong>: Pure synthetic fibers are easier to recycle than blended fabrics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1753445734661{padding-top: 30px !important;padding-right: 30px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 30px !important;background-color: #FBEDED !important;border-radius: 10px !important;border-color: #E4002B !important;}&#8221;]<strong>Case Study: Socks Durability Test<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Using a Martindale abrasion tester, socks made from cotton, polyester, and polyamide were tested under controlled stress conditions. The results revealed a clear durability winner: polyamide 6.6. These socks endured far more abrasion before showing wear, while cotton socks began degrading quickly. This matters because a more durable sock means fewer replacements, which lowers overall material use and waste.<\/p>\n<p>See our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/en\/yarns\/#special-features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#special features section on how Beti can further upgrade your yarn for socks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This trade-off \u2014 between durability and recyclability \u2014 is at the heart of textile sustainability. 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Their evaluation framework spans five key criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Feedstock Source<\/strong>: Materials derived from certified renewable resources are preferred (e.g. organic cotton, FSC-certified wood for lyocell) or recycled content (e.g. GRS-certified recycled polyester).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Processing<\/strong>: The material must undergo environmentally responsible and socially safe processing. This includes lower chemical toxicity, reduced water and energy use, and improved worker safety. Standards such as bluesign\u00ae and OEKO-TEX\u00ae are often referenced here.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Traceability and Product Integrity<\/strong>: Textile Exchange emphasizes robust chain-of-custody systems. This ensures that preferred materials can be verified and tracked from raw input to final textile product.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sustainability Claims<\/strong>: Any benefits or claims must be scientifically verified through credible methods, such as life cycle assessment (LCA), to prevent greenwashing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Circularity Potential<\/strong>: Preferred materials should be designed with the end in mind\u2014considering recyclability, biodegradability, disassembly, and long-term durability.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]The Preferred Fiber and Materials Matrix maintained by Textile Exchange also lists specific examples. For instance:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preferred cotton<\/strong> includes Organic, Fairtrade, Better Cotton, and transitional cotton.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Man-made cellulosics<\/strong> like lyocell and modal are considered preferred when produced in closed-loop systems (e.g.\u00a0Lenzing TENCEL\u2122).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Recycled synthetics<\/strong> such as GRS-certified polyester reduce dependence on virgin fossil fuels. Visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/sustainability\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sustainability section<\/a> to explore what Beti is doing in practice.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Innovative materials<\/strong> like Spinnova\u00ae (mechanically processed wood fiber) and Circulose\u00ae (recycled textile pulp) represent promising advances.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ultimately, this classification supports more responsible decision-making across the textile value chain\u2014from designers and brands to manufacturers and consumers. For more on OEKO-TEX\u00ae and GRS certification, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beti.si\/certificates\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our certifications page<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Conclusion: A More Nuanced Approach<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Natural isn\u2019t always better. Each fiber type has its trade-offs. A garment\u2019s sustainability depends not only on its raw material but also on how it\u2019s designed, processed, used, and disposed of. 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