Textiles

Another reason why botany is important is textiles. Textiles are basically fabrics. Most fabrics come from plants. This means that clothing, drapes, upholstery, shoes, bedding, and carpeting were created using plant-based materials. We need innovative solutions for fabrics that can be easily broken down and remade into new material. How about materials that protect us from sun damage, repel insects, and nurture our skin? Research into new and better textile plants may hold some answers.