Eco-friendly fabrics are increasing in demand and Sanmartin is entering a new era with the Sanmartin Sustainable Collection. The new collection includes a range of Ecovero viscose fabrics and recycled polyesters as well as organic cottons.

Highlights include luxury chiffons and satins in Ecovero, the branded viscose from Lenzing, which is sourced from sustainable wood pulp and has both lower water impact and lower CO2 emissions.

The company chose Ecovero fibres as they are certified with the EU Ecolable. This means that they meet high environmental standards throughout their life cycle; from raw material extraction through to production, distribution and disposal.

Also available in the new Sustainable Collection is a range of recycled polyester satins, chiffons and georgettes. This synthetic yarn primarily uses plastic waste from the sea.

The organic cotton collection will be available from mid-November.

In addition to the Sustainable Collection, Sanmartin has also developed new natural fibre fine fabrics. These include blends of viscose with wool and viscose.

Pongees represents Portuguese company Sanmartin in the UK. Buyers can see the collection at the London showroom – open Wednesdays and Thursdays – and also by registering on the Sanmartin website.

Commenting is Nick Moore, Pongees’ managing director. “We actively promote improving the impact our business has on the environment and the proportion of materials and components that come from sustainable sources.

“As a silk supplier, our fabric is woven from fibres that come from a natural source. With the Sanmartin fabrics, we can increase our offer of eco-friendly fabrics.”

Like Pongees, Sanmartin has a low minimum order. Further details on the new fabrics and the full range, including videos and pictures, are available from the customer service team at Pongees or from Sanmartin direct.