The best natural fibers for the home

Natural fibers are the best allies for household products.

They bring freshness to the environment because they are natural and sustainable materials help to connect with that more natural side and recreate more neutral and warm decorations.

Natural fibers are ideal for both indoors and outdoors, you can give them prominence by using them in main pieces such as tables, beds, armchairs, sofas, chairs or accessories.

Do you want to get to know them better?

-Linen and cotton, a must

They are the most used summer textiles and the best natural fibers, if we want to fight the heat.

The applications of these linen and cotton fabrics are as varied as their colors and finishes, they can be successfully integrated in any room of the house.

Thanks to the properties of natural fibers, they can be used to make countless handcrafted products and fabrics for the home, such as yarn sheets, hand-embroidered tablecloths and even cushions.

Now that the summer season arrives, change your synthetic sheets in your bedroom for good cotton or linen sheets. That allow you to rest and have a good restful sleep those nights so complicated of heat in summer.

Complement this purchase with some good cotton cushions. They help to have a better rest after a hard day's work, thanks to their softness.

Do you know which of these natural fibers is the best considered for the home?

It is the one that is composed of a natural fiber as important as linen, since this fabric allows you to wear a more comfortable, fresh and ecological clothing. It was used by families for the most exclusive and special household linen. Linen tablecloths, sheets and pillows were adorned with embroidery and lace by our grandmothers. Nowadays there is a decoration trend called coastal mom that recovers the pleasure of the simple things of our grandmothers, good food, a quiet breakfast and of course linen tablecloths to enjoy that meal. Home decoration with sustainable materials in soft tones, greens and blues that remind us of the sea.

I leave you the link of the decoration magazine Arquitectura y Diseño in case you want to know more about this new trend in home decoration.

https://www.arquitecturaydiseno.es/decoracion/que-es-estilo-coastal-grandma-y-como-aplicarlo-a-decoracion-tu-casa_7468

One of its uses is as a tablecloth for any terrace or indoor dining.

A table does not only have to be decorated when a guest comes, to have a good image it is convenient that you think about covering it with a tablecloth, if it is of handmade linen fabric better, it is a basic and rustic proposal but perfect to use in summer.

But the dimensions of the tablecloths became smaller due to the trend of change and now our houses are smaller and people prefer individual tablecloths.

-Sisal, temperature regulator

Considered the plastic of the 19th century, sisal is today one of the most commercialized natural fibers for interior decoration.

What is it used for, you may ask?

Its most common application is for carpets or stair coverings, since it is a material that keeps the environment cool, thanks to its ability to transpire and regulate humidity. keeps the environment cool, thanks to its ability to transpire and regulate humidity.

This behavior is one of the most valuable qualities of this natural fiber, but not the only one.

In addition, thanks to their natural appearance and neutral colors, they can be combined with other elements of the home.

-Silk, elegance and freshness

This type of sustainable material, although not so common in any home, gives us a different touch, since it transforms the home into an elegant and sophisticated space.

Because of its beauty it is used to make curtains and other luxury textile products, but we have to avoid sunlight to avoid damaging this fabric.

This material is more associated with luxury to recreate environments with style and natural elegance, it is a perfect ally. It is the perfect ally in the production of products such as cushions, blankets, bedding and wall coverings.

-Milk protein fiber, softness and tranquility.

This last fiber is the least known, but as important as those mentioned above, it is called milkfiber.

Although it is a synthetic fiber of natural origin, it is sustainable and helps people suffering from allergies and skin diseases, it is hypoallergenic.

In our textile handicraft studio we use this organic and sustainable dairy protein fiber to weave the baby blanket on our loom. It has numerous benefits for baby's skin and all the softness of mother's care.

If you want to know more I recommend that you take a look at this post about this ecological and innovative material.

https://rirandco.com/d-leite-suavidad-y-sensibilidad-con-fibra-de-leche/

milkfiber baby blanket. Hand knitted.

I invite you to start thinking of ideas to decorate your home and enjoy these natural fibers every day.