It won't be long until we start pulling extra blankets out of airing cupboards and piling them onto our beds to keep out the autumn chill, and what better than a recycled cotton blanket to keep you cosy and warm? In 2 Green have produced these gorgeous blankets made from eco2cotton, which is a material made from the left overs of cotton manufacturing. Fibres and cuttings are collected once patterns have been cut and sewn then they are sorted by colour and blended together.
The result is a cotton-like fluff which can be used as a stuffing, or can be spun into a yarn and used to make clothing and blankets. The new yarns retain the colouring from the original fibres so there's no need for additional dying plus the process saves the off-cuts being put to landfill. The blankets are available in several colours and designs, all inspired by nature.
From: BEST OF 2008: Eco-friendy and sustainable shoes