Silk filament is a natural fiber obtained through a fully sustainable path. They know it well at Ongetta, where silk twisting has been a family trade for generations.

As explained in Ongetta, analysis carried out on carbon footprint define silk as the only fiber in the world generating more oxygen than it consumes throughout its entire production. This fact is confirmed by a negative GWP parameter (Global Warming Potential), showing how silk production has no negative impact on global warming.
Mulberry trees are not only crucial for silkworms’ lives, in fact, they are planted and cultivated ad-hoc; mulberry plants also give their contribution in reducing both CO2 emission and the greenhouse effect, protecting biodiversity and fighting against deforestation and land erosion. When they are cultivated and grow, Mulberry trees need no pesticide nor chemical substances, representing also a fundamental source of income for many rural communities.

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Biella, February 17 2023