Excellent
Material Deep Dive
Cupro
Cupro scores 90/100 because it converts cotton linter into a biodegradable regenerated fibre with low estimated carbon intensity and modest process water use when produced in closed-loop systems.
Regenerated
Virgin
End of Life
3 months
100/100
Chemical Use
Low
80/100
Pollution
Low
80/100
Water Usage
800 L/kg
96/100
Carbon Footprint
1.2 kg CO₂/kg
93/100
Carbon Footprint Analysis
93/100
Cupro produces approximately 1.2 kg CO₂-equivalent per kilogram of fiber.
The Data
Carbon Footprint
1.2 kg CO₂/kg
FSI Carbon Score
93/100
Sources: Higg Materials Sustainability Index, Textile Exchange Preferred Fiber Report
Sustainability Breakdown
Microplastic risk
None
Care level
Delicate
Available certifications
Recycled Claim Standard (RCS) 100, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, ISO 14001, Eco Mark
Key properties
silky, soft, breathable, moisture-wicking, antistatic, biodegradable, compostable, hypoallergenic, drapes well
Common uses
suit linings, dress linings, blouses, dresses, skirts, sarees, dupattas, light:contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}rie, nightwear
Also known as
Bemberg, cuprammonium rayon, cupra, ammonia silk, copper silk