Lingerie is one of the most exciting sectors in terms of unusual and sustainable materials at the moment, but wood is a new one on me. Yet a new collection on sale at By Nature uses recycled white pine-tree prunings to make underwear that's 'as soft as silk'.
The 'Mya' range (pictured) is by French designer Sophie Young, who uses selected parts of sustainably-grown pine trees in a process that coincides with normal pruning. In other words, no trees died to make your undies. She then colours the garments with non-toxic dyes. All items are put together in France, providing extra employment to a small village and avoiding the cheap, inethical outsourcing favoured by many fashion brands.
Available at By Nature.
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