1. SeaWeed
Peyton Scow

2. What is it? Brown algae or knotted wrack
Northwestern shores of Iceland
Sushi grade and certified organic
 by the USDA

3. History
Japan 1670
Bamboo spores
Tie bamboo upright

4. Traditions Chinese medicine Protect skin Anti-inflammatory
Deep sea minerals

5. Seaweed Benefits Skin Vitamin A, B, and E Calcium Magnesium Iron
Promote circulation and digestion
Amino acids
Iodine
Potassium
Revitalize skin, hair and nails
Phosphorus

6. Prevents and Aids UV protectant Antibacterial Reduce blood sugar
Protects against free radicals
Detoxifying
Soothes itchiness
Treatment of neurodermatitis and psoriasis
Relieves skin diseases
Aids in healing process
Limits inflammation
Fucoidan
Protects from influenza viruses
Helps prevent high cholesterol levels

7. Characteristics Breathable Comfortable Soft hand Flame retardant
Good affinity for dyes
High absorbancy
Sustainable
Stronger and more durable than cotton

8. Lyocell
Solvent spun cellulose
Stronger than cotton
Blends

9. Uses Socks Athletic wear Underwear Loungewear Medical gauze Sheets
Baby clothes
Towels
Draperies
Safety clothing
Furnishing Fabrics

11. How it is Made Harvest Dried, crushed, and ground
Mixed to the cellulose fiber that binds the seaweed powder to the raw fiber.
Cellulose is broken down by amine acids and water
Wash
Retting process
Fed through a spinneret

12. Trade Name

13. Facts One kilogram of dried seaweed contains
the agents of more than 100,000 liters of
sea water
5% of seaweed

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