The Bite:
Now you can, with new soy clothing lines. Soy fibers can be spun into fabric that's anything but squishy like tofu, for apparel that's silk-like and sustainable.
Wanna wear your love for soy on your sleeve?
04.03.2007
Submitted by tmeronek on Tue, 04/03/2007 - 1:01am.
The Benefits:
- Waste not. Soy cloth uses the byproducts production.
- Durable and strong - soy fiber's breaking strength is about 3 that of wool's.
- Easy to care for (no dry cleaning necessary).
- Close to wool in its warmth retention.
Personally Speaking:
Kay loves her Of The Earth soy skirt, especially the novelty of eating a soy burger while wearing it.
Wanna Try:
- Of The Earth
Natto Skirt - simple ankle-length skirt ($52). - Linda
Loudermilk Crater Skirt - not that we could ever afford it, but this
high-fashion number's totally dreamy ($638). - Anna
Cohen Drape Dress - little and black with a sultry cowl-neck ($276). - Undesigned
Jersey - reversible low-neck top ($155). - Lucy
Soy Jersey Hoodie - pair with a soy t-shirt for a sporty look ($50). - Of The Earth
Supersoya V-Neck - men's v-neck in cayenne red ($35). - 2(x)ist
Crew Neck - guys can wear as a layering piece ($28). - Under the Canopy
- carried at Whole Foods, their line includes flowy soy dresses (prices vary).
Cocktail Fact
Henry Ford - who upholstered some of his 40s car models in 25% soy - often sported a soy fiber suit at media events.
Bang For The Bite
More than 80% of soy crops are GMO and most pieces are pricey, but the texture and the fact that it's made from a waste byproduct is hard to beat.
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