The path towards industrial sustainability involves numerous processes, from reducing wastage in raw materials production to creating closed loops in yarn and fabric making. This is especially relevant for cotton, which requires significant natural resources in farming. One innovation that has promised to improve its carbon footprint is Cupro or Cupra fabric, which is made from cotton linter and waste.
Cupro is also known as vegan silk thanks to its soft, stretchy, and glossy finish.
A rayon-like, semi-synthetic fabric that’s produced from natural materials, Cupro has a similar look and texture to silk and is thus often described as vegan silk. Another name for Cupro fabric, common to the industry, is Bemberg. In the production of Cupro, chemicals are used to treat and spin regenerated cellulose filaments in a closed-loop system, to prevent contamination to the environment. Viscose is similar to Cupro, but viscose rayon is produced from a variety of raw materials. With its soft and silky texture, excellent drape, and durability, Bemberg (a Cupro fabric) is often used in sportswear and shares cotton’s ability to wick sweat from the skin.
Shown here is OP240 Twilight Blossom from our expanded Aura collection, produced with Bemberg.
Although it takes effort to dye Bemberg, the result delivers vivid colours and rich detail while using very little water. It’s how we have been able to achieve some of our new designs, which we developed based on the success of our most popular Aura lining fabrics. Florals and explorations of nature, both in illustration form as well as hyperreal photography are a core part of our expanded Aura range. Sport and sporting icons are also introduced in new ways with this range, with a focus on the sport of rugby.
OP277 Veil of Jade from the expanded Aura collection features a selection of illustrations and designs from Thai artist and interior designer Pomme Chan.
We’ve also introduced new prints inspired by Southeast Asian culture. OP277 Veil of Jade is one of several fabrics made in collaboration with Thai artist and designer Pomme Chan, whose work really captures the energy and vivaciousness of Thai expression. Closer to home, we’ve also highlighted a series of Singapore-centric designs, including a graffiti work from Kampong Glam by Yip Yew Chong. And further up north, woodblock prints that depict the art of Sumo wrestling in Japan inspired our own take on this traditional sport.
OP253 Shikona shows woodblock prints that depict Sumo wrestling. It’s a perfect lining fabric for a Japanese-style kimono jacket, or perhaps as a summer yukata.
Discover our latest additions to the Aura collection with Cupro-based Bemberg fabrics, filled with new prints that celebrate Asian heritage and contemporary culture. If you’re a tailor, order our sample box to see how they would work with our latest collections, from The Cotton Edit to The Measure of Linen.
