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.

In her doctoral research, Helena Sederholm develops environmentally friendly water-repellent textiles by following the example of nature. Sederholm, a doctoral researcher at Aalto University's ...

Fast fashion drastically changed the world by making clothes cheaper and more affordable than ever, but it came with a huge ...

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 ...

In a world increasingly aware of environmental footprints, the textile industry stands at a crossroads, tasked with the challenge of sustainability. A recent study by a team of researchers at North ...

Imagine if every piece of clothing originated from nature and could return to it after its lifespan, amidst fast fashion's impact.

As fashion trends come and go, textile waste fills landfills and harms the environment globally. Environmentally conscious fashion brands are taking action by turning toward more eco-friendly fabric ...

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 ...

HIGH POINT – Suppliers at the recent Interwoven textile show in High Point showcased numerous fabric lines to support sustainability, creating opportunities for manufacturers and retailers to meet ...

“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,” ...

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 ...