Since natural fibers like cotton are resource-intensive to manufacture, and petroleum-based fibers like nylon and polyester are not ecologically friendly, it’s time to start considering more ...

India’s textile recycling industry is driving global circular fashion, turning waste into sustainable fabrics and ...

As awareness and understanding of their negative environmental impacts increases, the fashion and building industries are re-evaluating their practices and working to minimize their harmful impacts.

“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

EU-India FTA enables European fashion brands to upgrade to certified sustainable fabrics using duty savings, achieving ...

Sustainability is not only presented as a commercial goal but as a space for artistic exploration.

Sudō Reiko and Nuno, Vitrine (photo courtesy the Center for Hertiage Arts & Textile Hong Kong) Growing up in a small country town in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, Sudō Reiko always looked forward to the ...

The United States has a textile-waste problem. In 2017 more than 11 million tons of fabric wound up in landfills, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Though clothing constitutes the vast ...

Back for the first time since the start of the pandemic, UK sustainable materials trade show Future Fabrics Expo marked its 10th edition this week in its largest venue to date. The event, organized by ...

Flax fibres are rigid and tear-proof. They have natural bactericidal properties, are virtually antistatic, stain resistant and easy to spin. Humans have taken advantage of these properties to ...

Ralph Lauren’s Olympic Opening Ceremony outfits have cast light on the impact of natural fibers and the future of sustainable sportswear.

“We are thrilled to have received this recognition of being a sustainable cotton standard by the Partnership for Sustainable Textiles and proud to have passed Siegelklarheit’s rigorous assessment,” ...