Bangladesh begins sustainable luxury fashion journey with lotus 'silk'

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Recently, Bangladesh successfully developed lotus silk – a biodegradable luxury fabric – using lotus stems, merging ancient tradition with modern sustainability science.

It begins with the careful harvesting of lotus petioles from various wetlands distributed throughout Bangladesh without uprooting the plants, ensuring ecological balance and regenerative growth.“We harvest the petioles without harming the plant.

Unlike conventional textiles, lotus silk is produced without water, chemicals or fossil fuels – making it one of the most eco-friendly fabrics in the world today. Image: Patrick Sledz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Flickr.

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Author / Journalist: Mohammad Al-Masum Molla

Category: EconomyBusiness

Markets: SingaporeBangladeshCambodiaIndiaItalyMyanmarVietnam

Topics: Peatlands Fashion Trade Fertilisers Textiles Emissions UN Fossil fuels Women Jobs Sustainable lifestyle Gender Livelihoods Rivers Decarbonisation Innovation

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Published On: 2025-05-07 @ 08:00:00 (1 days ago)

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