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 ...

To many, fashion is one of the most glamorous and influential industries in the world, but it’s also one of the most environmentally damaging. To maintain a balanced clothing ecosystem and uphold the ...

From potato-stem cotton substitutes to hemp-based loungewear, a new wave of investors is betting billions on the idea that ...

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.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, March 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The global textile industry faces a mounting challenge: 92 million tons of textile waste are produced annually ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Circularity is moving past the proof of concept stage, but work is still needed to advance adoption of recycled materials. In a ...

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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,” ...

Launched on 27 November 2025, the EU Bioeconomy Strategy sets out plans for supporting a circular and decarbonised economic model using resources from both land and sea and offering alternatives to ...

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 ...

AZoM speaks with Anna Watkins about her business Uncommon Alchemy, which is developing an exciting novel textile material made from seaweed. I’m a material innovator working on sustainable materials ...