# Compost-Friendly Fabrics F-abric is Designed to Biodegrade Quickly Once Placed in a Compost Heap By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-09 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabric References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/freitag-compostable-fabric/33724/) & [freitag.ch](http://www.freitag.ch/fabric) Swiss clothing manufacturer Freitag -- owned by brothers Daniel and Markus Freitag -- is producing a special fabric called F-abric that is specifically designed for quick and easy composting. The F-abric material is made from a blend of [flex and hemp fibers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico) along with modal fibers created by spinning cellulose obtained from beech trees. A special weaving process contributes to F-abric's ability to quickly disintegrate once composted. Wood pulp-based Tencel yarn is used to sew the sheets of F-abric together, helping it compost quicker. Clothing made with this fabric will [biodegrade completely](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear) in only around three months once placed in a [compost heap](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmers-fiber-retail-collection). The line consists of men's pants, women's and women's shirts and a bib dress. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 84% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Composting Clothing:** Creating fabrics that are specifically designed to quickly and easily compost, offering environmentally-friendly options for the fashion industry. - **Sustainable Materials:** Utilizing blends of flex, hemp, and modal fibers to create fabrics that are both eco-friendly and biodegradable. - **Fast Disintegration:** Developing innovative weaving techniques that contribute to the quick disintegration of fabrics, promoting efficient composting. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion/apparel:** Opportunity for clothing manufacturers to incorporate compost-friendly fabrics into their product lines, meeting the growing demand for sustainable fashion options. - **Sustainability:** Providing an opportunity for eco-conscious brands and industries to adopt composting-friendly fabrics, reducing waste and promoting a circular economy. - **Textile Recycling:** Creating opportunities for textile recycling companies to process composted fabrics, contributing to the development of a more sustainable waste management system. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Grown Microbial-Woven Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-fabric.md) - [Plastic-Free Compostable Sportswear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-athletic.md) - [Biobased Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-collection.md) - [Compostable Sole Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swave-sport.md) - [Biodegradable Undergarments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sparepair-underwear.md) - [Eco-Friendly Indian Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latin-quarters.md) - [Durable Recyclable Textile Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f707-stratos.md) - [Eco-Friendly Polyester Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unifi.md) - [Fully Compostable Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-seed-packaging.md)