A collection of the most relevant and newest textile fibres, their properties, use, production processes and environmental impact.
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Download The White Book of Textile Fibres by Dcycle.

Updated on
May 29, 2025

At Dcycle we believe in change through the inclusion of sustainability in the growth strategy of companies. Within the textile industry value chain, the extraction of materials and their transformation into textile fibres is one of the processes with the highest environmental and ethical impact.  This is why we have created the White Book of Textile Fibers, you can download it here.

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Some of the issues that can be avoided through better fibre selection include: 

  • The extraction and use of limited natural resources.
  • Carrying out toxic processes that are harmful to both health and the environment.
  • Deforestation and soil overexploitation.
  • Water pollution caused by microplastics released during the use phase of garments. 
  • The generation of non-recyclable textile waste that ends its useful life in landfills.

Carefully choosing the textile fibres that make up garments can significantly reduce a company's environmental impact. To facilitate this process, at Dcycle we have created the White Book of Textile Fibers, a collection of the most important and newest fibres, their properties and environmental impact. 

Why use the White Book of Textile Fibres?

  • To disprove and confirm common beliefs about fibres.
  • To be able to quickly identify greenwashing.
  • To compare the impact of different natural, artificial and synthetic fibres.
  • To learn about the properties and applicability of the newest fibres. 
  • To find out where the impact of different textile fibres comes from. 
  • To get to know how to choose suppliers with the lowest impact. 

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‍Dcycle and the White Book of Textile Fibres

In order for textile companies to move towards a future with less impact, they shall make informed decisions on which textile fibre to use. They are a key to an efficient sustainability strategy.  Although the textile sector is starting to take actions towards sustainability, value chain complexity  means that this process often requires more effort than the benefits it provides. 

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For this reason, Dcycle enables the transition towards a circular model, starting from the origin of the materials so that the reduction of impact is distributed throughout the value chain. Thus, knowing the fibres that make up the fabrics is essential for designing from impact, carrying out a life cycle analysis of each product, setting reduction targets and predicting future emission scenarios.

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We invite you to take a look at the Guide to Sustainability in the Value Chain and join us in creating a future for all.

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Vanesa García
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Domande frequenti (FAQ)

Come si può calcolare l'impronta di carbonio di un prodotto?

Analisi del calcolo dell'impronta di carbonio tutte le emissioni generate durante il ciclo di vita di un prodotto, compresi l'estrazione, la produzione, il trasporto, l'uso e lo smaltimento delle materie prime.

Le metodologie più riconosciute sono:

  • Valutazione del ciclo di vita (LCA)
  • ISO 14067
  • FINO AL 2050

Strumenti digitali come Dcycle semplifica il processo, fornendo informazioni accurate e fruibili.

Quali sono le certificazioni più riconosciute?
  • ISO 14067 — Definisce la misurazione dell'impronta di carbonio per i prodotti.
  • EPD (Dichiarazione ambientale di prodotto) — Impatto ambientale basato sull'LCA.
  • Da culla a culla (C2C) — Valuta la sostenibilità e la circolarità.
  • PIOMBO E BREAM — Certificazioni per edifici sostenibili.
Quali settori hanno la più alta impronta di carbonio?
  • Costruzione — Elevate emissioni da cemento e acciaio.
  • Tessile — Intenso utilizzo di acqua ed emissioni prodotte dalla produzione di fibre.
  • Industria alimentare — Impatto su larga scala sull'agricoltura e sui trasporti.
  • Trasporto — Dipendenza dai combustibili fossili nei veicoli e nell'aviazione.
In che modo le aziende possono ridurre l'impronta di carbonio dei prodotti?
  • Usare materiali riciclati o a basse emissioni.
  • Ottimizza processi di produzione per ridurre il consumo di energia.
  • Passa a fonti energetiche rinnovabili.
  • Migliorare trasporto e logistica per ridurre le emissioni.
La riduzione del carbonio è costosa?

Alcune strategie richiedono investimento iniziale, ma i benefici a lungo termine superano i costi.

  • Efficienza energetica riduce le spese operative.
  • Riutilizzo e riciclo dei materiali riduce i costi di approvvigionamento.
  • Certificazioni di sostenibilità aprire nuove opportunità di business.

Investire nella riduzione delle emissioni di carbonio non è solo un'azione ambientale, è un strategia aziendale intelligente.