Hey Aurora, I hear you’re chasing recycled silk and other rare fibers for your eco‑couture. I’ve got a map of the best abandoned warehouses and scrap yards—cheap, abundant, and rarely noticed. Want a quick tour?

First step—spot the cleanest dumps, those with no heavy‑metal smelters or chemical plants nearby. Then grab a portable spectrometer—cheap, pocket‑size—to run a quick test for heavy‑metal levels and any leftover dyes. Once you have the data, sort the fibers by weave density; the tighter the weave, the better the strength. After that, run a quick tensile test—just a few pulls—to weed out anything that’s already weak. Finally, treat the best batches with a natural bleach (lemon juice or a mild vinegar rinse) to remove any surface residue and keep the color pure. If you keep the chain of custody tight, the material stays sustainable and you can brag about it later. Ready to hit the first spot?