Eco-friendly pieces of clothing with natural fabrics, dyes and finishing: our strategy to be more and more friendly to the earth  

Circular fashion wastes less resources and prefers those pieces of clothing that last over time, realised with fabrics based on renewable fibres and production wastes close to zero. Using natural and light fibres like linen and cotton, natural dyes and finishing like bio-based resins is the strategy for a sustainable and resilient future in fashion too.

Natural vegetable fibres: the first step to an eco-friendly piece of clothing  

For the season Spring Summer 2025, Pontex proposes a capsule of fabrics realised with natural vegetable fibres like Linen, Cotton and Tencel, for pieces of clothing that are 100% eco-friendly.

art. 02106/P05 ROWENA PXT 100% LINO altezza 145/148 peso 145m2 220mtl
in this picture: art. 02106/P05 Rowena Pxt, 100% Linen, width 145/148, weight 145m2  220mtl

«So many clothes were never produced before. And clothes have never been worn so little.».

— Circular Design for Fashion, Fondazione Ellen MacArthur

Linen is one of the most appreciated fabrics for clothing for spring, thanks to its comfort and versatility. Stylists and creators prefer it for those pieces of clothing aiming at originality and artisanship, pieces with which to establish an emotional relationship, to grow fond of, to have them always in your wardrobe. Furthermore, Linen has a lot of positive characteristics: it is a breathable and thermoregulating fibre, it has got a shining look and is very suitable for dye and finishing. It is an ecologically responsible fibre because it is traceable and biodegradable. 

Cotton is a natural textile fabric with vegetable origin: the most used in fashion industry. It is absolutely eco-friendly since it is 100% biodegradable, ecologic, recyclable. It is easy to dye and soft, very resistant but breathable and versatile at the same time, therefore, suitable for any season. Combining cotton and linen, we can produce thin, fresh and light fabrics.

Cotone armaturato

In this picture: art. 01618/P05 Michelle Pxt 100% Cotton, width147/150, weight 150m2 230 mtl

Pontex capsule of cotton fabrics also includes recycled cottons with cold dyes that give different and unexpected looks, biologic and sustainable cotton with BCI certification and  GOTS certification.

In this picture: Linen shirt, art. 02103/P05 100% Linen with cold dye for a fully natural effect. 

Tencel fibre too is conquering more and more space in the sustainable fashion industry, since it is ecological and eco-friendly. It is particularly elastic, with a good resistance to wrinkles, it is soft and light and absorbs dye very well, thus acquiring really vivid colours and offering generous shades. When mixed with other fibres like Cotton and Linen, the performances of the fabric concerning resistance, comfort and sustainability increase even more.

Second step: dyes with natural pigments and colours 

The green strategy of Pontex for a sustainable and resilient future is focused on using natural and light fibres like Linen, Cotton and Tencel, as well as on the use of natural pigments in dyeing operations, using colours that are considered eco-friendly as obtained from renewable resources.
Ethical, and aesthetical too: dyes with natural colours allow to obtain beautiful colours, very different from those obtained using synthetic colours. 

art. 04002/R05 JOLLY PXT SALE PEPE DELAVE' 56% LINO 44% COTONE altezza 144/147 peso 140m2 210mtl
In this picture: an example of fabric for clothing in linen and cotton from Pontex Spring Summer Collection 2025 Pontex, Art. 04002/R05 Jolly Pxt Sale Pepe Delave’ 56% Linen 44% Cotton, Width 144/147, Weight 140m2 210mtl

Third step: finishing with bio-based resin

The third step to obtain a 100% eco-friendly piece of clothing is to use natural types of finishing, applying on natural fabrics, like linen and cotton, bio-based resin, for example, that have low impact on environment. 

In this picture: samples of resin-treated fabrics by Pontex, with the application of completely natural bio-based resins. 

art. 02103/R04 GRAZIA NEW DELAVE' 100% LINO altezza 140/143 peso 145m2 220mtl

art. 02103/R04 Grazia New Delavè 100% Linen, width 140/143, weight 145m2 220mtl

This is the case of resins that have biomasses like corn and rapeseed as raw material, thus substituting those deriving from fossil sources like petroleum. These resins can be applied on any kind of fabric, also on feather-weight, light and impalpable technical fabrics.  

If we want to be friends of earth, and if we want to fight for a responsible and sustainable future – in line with the goals of the Agenda 2030 – the first step is that of choosing unique pieces of clothing that last over time, ethical and aesthetical too, without sacrificing the comfort and elegance of a timeless style. 

In these pictures jogger trousers from Pontex Collection realised with natural fibres and dyes: Cotton, Linen, Tencel. Articles: 04202/P05 Alicia Pxt 55% Tencel 45% Linen; 01811/P05 Poppy Pxt 55% Tencel 45% Cotton; 01514/P49 Anemone Pxt Summer Peach 100% Cotton; 01812/P05 Hoya Pxt 71% Tencel 16% Linen 13% Cotton; 04205/P05 Lavander Pxt 55% Linen 45% Cotton

If you are interested in discovering more about our natural fabrics, dyes and finishing, contact us for further information





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Velvet: the best fabric for clothing for Fall/Winter fashion

Velvet is the epitome of comfort and casual elegance, the classic evergreen in every winter wardrobe art. 06667/640 Velvet in cotton, modal and elastomer from Pontex Fall/Winter 25/26 collection Velvet is the epitome of comfort and casual elegance, the classic evergreen in every winter wardrobe. With its soft and shiny texture, this fabric for clothing spans the centuries, fascinating generations of stylists and fashionistas. Touching it, you immediately feel the body of this fabric and the unique way it reflects light and absorbs colours. Over time, velvet has been able to adapt to a more daily use in the creation of pieces for clothing, also thanks to the different processes that characterise it, giving it different and never obvious looks: from corduroy (velvet with wales) to froissé (“distressed” look), from velveton (moleskine) to jacquard (design woven in the weft). From regal fabric to casual-chic icon, velvet continues to reinvent itself proposing new interpretations for every season. Why is velvet so loved? Timeless elegance: velvet is synonymous with refinement and luxury, able to transform a simple dress in a sophisticated piece of clothing. Versatility: velvet adapts to any style, from the most classic to the boldest. Trend: velvet is a cyclical fabric, that regularly returns to be a trend, always able to surprise with new shades and applications. Within its strategy of sustainability, Pontex guarantees the utmost transparency through the full traceability of the product concerning yarns, dyes and colourants, processes and finishing. How to wear velvet today Total look: choose a velvet suit for a sophisticated and embracing effect, maybe combined with a pair of shiny décolleté. A touch of velvet: if you prefer a more discrete look, insert velvet with accessories like bags, shoes or belts. Play with colours: velvet is not only black or burgundy, try brighter colours and nice patterns for an original touch. Inspiration from catwalks Fashion has proved, with the last Collections, how velvet can be interpreted in one thousand different ways. From midi skirts to suits, passing to blazers and trousers, velvet is the undisputed protagonist of every cold season. ph. and Collection Cruna Collection of velvets by Pontex Pontex is specialised in the creation of velvet for clothing: in particular, for the Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection, we propose a wide range of velvets with warm and super soft hands in viscose, silk, modal, tencel and cotton, smooth and corduroy, customisable. Discover here below the velvet Capsule for the next season. art. 06679/640 CORDUROY 3W STR. SILKY TOUCH 58% COTONE 40% RAYON 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 133/136 peso 375m2 510mt art. 06674/640 VELVET LAURA SILKY TOUCH 100% COTONE altezza 140/143 peso 280m2 405mtl art. 06676 640 06676/640 VELLUTO LUISA SILKY TOUCH 100% COTONE altezza 140/143 peso 205m2 295mtl art. 06665/640 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 99% COTONE 1% ELASTOMERO altezza 137/140 peso 210m2 295mtl art. 06657/655 VELLUTO 4,5W W.S. + LAMINA OPACO 100% COTONE + LAMINA OPACO altezza 144/146 peso 315m2 460mtl art. 06672/634 VELLUTO ZALIKY CRUSHED 38% COTONE 50% VISCOSA 12% POLIESTERE altezza 138/141 peso 335mt2 510mtl art. 06770/634 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH CRUSHED 58% COTONE 40% VISCOSA 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 122/125 peso 290m2 art. 06668/640 VELLUTO 18W STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 50% COTONE 48% RAYON 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 139/142 peso 280m2 410mtl art. 06505/640 MOLESKIN STRETCH SILKY TOUCH 97% COTONE 3% ELASTOMERO altezza 143/146 peso 350mt2 520mtl da sx a dx: art. 06504/029 8W INDIGO W.SOFT 100% COTONE altezza 138/141 peso 365mt2 520mtl - art. 06502/029 INDIGO VELLUTO ST. W.SOFT 80% COTONE 18% POLIESTERE 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 138/141 peso 270mt2 art. 06771/634 VELLUTO 8W STRETCH CRUSHED 58% COTONE 40% VISCOSA 2% ELASTOMERO altezza 130/133 peso 340m2 450mtl art. 06671/029 VELLUTO KALENE W.SOFT 86% VISCOSA 14% SETA altezza 132/134 peso 200mt2 290mtl Quality and utmost customisation Each velvet in Pontex Collection is fully customisable concerning look, composition and colour, and can be required with certification GOTS that certifies the use of natural fibres with origin from biological agriculture.The team of Research & Development in Pontex constantly designs new types of velvet for clothing, that undergo continuous and strict quality-check tests.In its strategy of sustainability, Pontex guarantees the utmost transparency through a total traceability of the product, concerning yarns, dyes and colours, processing and finishing. The new Fall/Winter 25/26 Collection by Pontex is focused on velvets, but also on resin-treated, coupled, Made in Italy fabrics, on viscose, silks and gauzes, on cotton and cotton elastomer, on cottons with structured texture and tencel. Discover our Fall Winter 25/26 Collection Contact us to order our velvets and have more information about our fabrics: commerciale@pontexspa.it – commerciale1@pontexspa.it – Tel.  +39 059 356252 navigate_next

Munich Fabric Start – 3/4 September 2024 – Room E120 Stand Philmond-Pontex / Hall 4

We will present our new 2025/2026 Fall-Winter Spring/Summer Fabric Collection at the Munich Fabric Start in Monaco: from 3 to 4 September 2024. Visit our Room E120 Stand Philmond-Pontex / Hall 4. We hope to see you on that occasion and we invite you to contact us writing an e mail to info@pontexspa.it for further information about our products. navigate_next

A Fabric Affair Los Angeles – 25/26 September 2024 – Booth Pontex

We will present our new 25/26 Autumn Winter Fabric Collection at the A Fabric Affair in Los Angeles: from 25 to 26 September 2024, 212 East 8th Street, 5th floor, DTLA. Visit our booth Pontex. We hope to see you on that occasion and we invite you to contact us writing an e mail to info@pontexspa.it for further information about our products. navigate_next