This Stretchy Denim Is Fully Natural—And Also Completely Biodegradable

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Denim, a beloved staple in our wardrobes, is undergoing a transformation. Enter biodegradable stretch jeans, a new innovation that promises to redefine our relationship with this timeless fabric. In collaboration with Coreva Design, Italian jeans manufacturing brand Candiani Denim has introduced a pioneering concept that combines comfort, style, and sustainability.

Coreva Design’s unique fabric technology uses natural rubber-derived plant materials for elasticity. This contrasts conventional stretch denim, which commonly relies on synthetic fibers, often derived from petroleum-based sources, and presents several sustainability challenges.

Additionally, shedding minuscule plastic microfibers during use and washing, known as microplastic pollution, poses threats to aquatic ecosystems and potential implications for the food chain.

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