The Gentle Power of Natural Fabrics: Why Eri Silk Deserves a Place in Your Wardrobe

Why Natural Fabrics Are Better for You and the Planet

When it comes to making eco-conscious wardrobe choices, natural fabrics are the gold standard. From organic cotton and breathable linen to durable hemp, warm wool, and lustrous silk, these materials offer comfort, longevity, and a lighter footprint on the planet. Unlike synthetic fabrics, they are biodegradable, often require fewer harmful chemicals to produce, and keep your skin healthy.

For slow fashion brands and sustainable designers, working with natural fibers means creating clothing and accessories that are timeless, high-quality, and kind to the earth. They allow for versatile design while supporting ethical production — a win-win for both style and sustainability.

Eri Silk: The Sustainable Silk You’ve Probably Never Heard Of

Among the many natural fibers, Eri silk remains one of the most underrated and eco-friendly fabrics in the textile world. Known as “peace silk” because it’s harvested without harming the silkworm, Eri silk is soft, breathable, strong, and naturally textured with a gentle matte finish.

The Role of Eri Silk in a Circular Economy

What makes Eri silk even more special is its place in the circular economy. The silkworms are reared by rural communities, the pupa is used as food (providing a source of protein), and the waste from spinning and weaving is repurposed — ensuring minimal environmental impact. Every skein of Eri silk yarn supports sustainable livelihoods and helps preserve traditional skills in Northeast India.

How Muezart Revolutionized Eri Silk for Makers

Before Muezart, Eri silk was mainly associated with traditional handwoven shawls and wraps. While beautiful, it rarely reached the hands of knitters or crocheters. Muezart changed that.

By producing Eri silk in a variety of yarn weights and colors, Muezart made it possible for crafters to create everything from airy summer tops to cozy winter scarves. The brand introduced Eri silk yarn to makers across India and beyond, inspiring them to try this sustainable yarn in knitting, crochet, and weaving.

What Makers Are Saying About Eri Silk

One of our happy customers, Judith Joseph, shares her love for our 15/3 light fingering Eri silk yarn:

"Great for light shawls and tops. I've been using the 15/3 Eri silk yarn for over two years now — for light shawls and summer tops. Yes, I can wear tops made out of light fingering weight Eri silk on a moderate summer day, in the coastal south. I've even used this yarn for a colourwork tee. I'm pleasantly surprised with how versatile this yarn is and how easy it is on the hands of the crafter. I have knit stockinette stitch, lace, and cables with this yarn and got great stitch definition with lace and cables."

Create Something Timeless and Eco-Friendly

If you’ve been looking for sustainable yarn or eco-friendly fabrics that combine beauty, comfort, and durability, Eri silk is the perfect choice. At Muezart, we offer hand-spun and mill-spun Eri silk yarn and naturally dyed Eri silk fabrics, ready for your next project.

🌿 Shop Eri silk yarns and fabrics today — and make something beautiful for yourself, the planet, and the generations to come.