Eucalyptus silk has been hailed as a game-changer by beauty gurus worldwide - and now you can fill your bedroom with its luxurious fibers for a cooling, beauty-boosting, and more sustainable sleep.
The Problem
Silk is renowned for its skin, health and beauty benefits, but did you know it's one of the most harmful fabrics on the planet? Silk has a more detrimental environmental impact than many synthetic fabrics, based on research by the Sustainable Apparel Coalition. PETA has also revealed that for every 1 kilogram of silk, 6600 silkworms are boiled or gassed alive.
The Sustainable Solution
touché signature vegan silk is spun from TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, sustainably harvested from eucalyptus trees. The wood pulp is treated in a closed-loop system, wherein ninety-nine percent of the water and solvent used in production is recovered and reused, again and again. This extends the lifecycle of our resources and eliminates environmental waste.
touché vegan silk comes from eucalyptus farms around the world, grown in FSC certified forests, which means they are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. Our eucalyptus forests are entirely organic and sustainably farmed, using fibers grown by photosynthesis, and sourced from renewable wood.
The eucalyptus fiber used to create the beautiful vegan silk is considerably more eco-friendly than cotton and bamboo, as it is naturally biodegradable, becoming one with nature when no longer in use.
Additionally, when colouring this fabric, the carbon footprint is 60% less than other conventionally dyed textiles, and up to 50% of energy and water is saved.
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STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® is one of the world’s best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. It stands for customer confidence and high product safety. All of our products carry the STANDARD 100 label, therefore you can be certain that every component of our fabric has been tested for harmful substances and that the article therefore is harmless for human health.
We are a proud member of 1% for the Planet, a network of brands and non-profits working to make the world a better place. We donate 1% of our revenue each year to non-profits solving the most pressing environmental challenges of our time.
We use only authentic, certified TENCEL™ eucalyptus lyocell. This is the highest quality eucalyptus lyocell available on the market. When buying lyocell products, it is important to look for the TENCEL™ certification as a badge of high quality and sustainable production. touché offers the highest quality vegan silk, crafted to the highest standards of sustainability.
Our fabric is dyed using AVITERA® SE dyes. These dyes significantly reduce water and energy consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions during the dyeing and washing-off process. They improve productivity, reduce costs and deliver the highest level of light- and wet-fastness across the entire shade gamut and color spectrum. More importantly, they are free of para-chloro-aniline (PCA)* and other regulated chemicals.
We believe all life is equal and we don't have the right to use another living being for our luxury. We are proud to be a PETA certified, 100% vegan company. This certification guarantees that there are absolutely no ingredients originating from animals used in any part of our production process. The certification is awarded by the animal rights organisation People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
We only work with factories that respect their employees, pay living wages and provide a safe and fair place to work. Our manufacturing partners are independently audited through SEDEX. SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is the most widely used social audit in the world. The sites are evaluated according to their organisation’s standards of labour, health and safety, environment and business ethics. Learn more about SEDEX certification here.
How
Our signature vegan silk is spun from TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres, sustainably harvested from eucalyptus trees. The wood pulp is treated in a closed-loop system, wherein 99% of the water and solvent used in production is recovered and reused, again and again. This extends the lifecycle of our resources and eliminates environmental waste.
Where
touché vegan silk comes from eucalyptus farms around the world, grown in FSC-certified forests, meaning they are managed to strict environmental, social and economic standards. Our eucalyptus forests are entirely organic and sustainably farmed, using fibres grown by photosynthesis, sourced from renewable wood.
Why
The eucalyptus fibre used to create our beautiful vegan silk is considerably more eco-friendly than cotton and bamboo, as it is naturally biodegradable, becoming one with nature when no longer in use. At touché, we value a sustainable lifestyle, and we vow to always provide the best in ethical, earth-friendly luxury.
Sustainable. Eco-friendly bedding.
Choosing eco-friendly products shouldn’t mean compromising on luxury.
At touché, we only use materials that put you and the planet first.
touché vegan silk is spun from the fibres of eucalyptus pulp, sustainably sourced from renewable forests.
Our fabric is crafted through a zero-waste, closed-loop process, that recycles up to 99% of water and safe solvents used. touché vegan silk is biodegradable and compostable.
touché vegan silk bedding is naturally hypoallergenic and hygienic, as the eucalyptus fibres are resistant to build up of mould, bacteria and dust mites.
Our eucalyptus fabric has been tested and proven to be 2 x softer than cotton, all while being durable and long-lasting. touché vegan silk is naturally smooth and has a sleek sheen for a luxurious look and feel.
Eucalyptus is naturally antibacterial meaning it prevents bacteria growth which can clog pores and cause breakouts. The smooth surface also helps prevent wrinkles by reducing the friction from tossing and turning during your sleep that causes creases in the skin.
3 x more breathable than cotton, our vegan silk fabric allows heat and moisture to escape, keeping you dry and comfortable all night long. Not only will you stay cool and comfortable, but the air-flow also helps to keep sensitive skin happy.
Naturally temperature regulating, the structure of the eucalyptus fibres allows them to absorb and release excess moisture, keeping you cool and dry throughout the night.
touché vegan silk is crafted through a zero-waste, closed-loop process without the use of harsh chemicals or solvents.
Traditional silk tends to yellow with time, and shows moisture spots due to its high absorbency. Vegan silk is extremely durable, becoming softer and more beautiful with each wash.
According to the Higg Index, silk has by far the worst impact on the environment of any textile, including polyester, viscose/rayon, and lyocell. It’s worse than the much-demonized cotton, using more fresh water, causing more water pollution, and emitting more greenhouse gases.
On top of this, at least 420 billion silkworms are killed annually during the production of silk generally due to disease and pests in industrial farming.
At least 420 billion to 1 trillion silkworms
are killed annually during the production of silk generally due to disease and pests in industrial farming.
Cocoon cooking consumes 57 L of water per kg of raw silk and reeling 100 L per kg of raw silk.
Vegan silk crafted through a zero-waste, closed-loop process, without the use of harsh chemicals or solvents.
Look no further than vegan silk scrunchies if you want to reduce breakage and keep your hair healthy. Touché scrunchies are made with sustainable eucalyptus fibres and are luxuriously soft on your hair. As a result, your hair will not develop creases or kinks, which can damage it over time.
Touché scrunchies are an eco-friendly and cruelty-free alternative to traditional silk scrunchies. Unlike other hair ties that break or don't last long, touché vegan silk scrunchies prevent frizz and bed head while providing a strong hold. Whether you're going to work or to bed, these scrunchies will keep your hair in place.
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