Natural textile fibers may persist for more than a century in lake sediments

Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K ...
Textile World

Thermore Introduces Ecodown Fibers T2T: The Thermal Insulation That Transforms Textile Waste Into Warmth

With Thermore® Ecodown Fibers T2T, Thermore marks a major leap forward, reinforcing its leadership and unwavering commitment ...
Textile World

Global Apparel Brands Expand Use Of CiCLO® Technology In Performance Fabrics To Address Microplastic Fiber Pollution

As the global textile industry intensifies efforts to address microplastic fiber pollution, Intrinsic Advanced Materials (IAM ...

What If Natural Fibers Don’t Biodegrade?

A new study from Fashion Revolution co-founder Carry Somers warns that natural fibers can persist in the environment for over ...

Global Apparel Brands Expand Use of CiCLO(R) Technology in Performance Fabrics to Address Microplastic Fiber Pollution

Adoption is growing across outdoor apparel, athleisure, and protective workwear as the global textile supply chain prepares for Performance Days Munich and the Functional Fabric Fair Portland.
Science Daily

Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric

Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes -- nature's tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Material Wealth

Left to right, Butler’s larger-than-life fabric depictions are inspired by African American stories she’s compelled to share. Marzan links fibers from plants indigenous to Hawaii and other Pacific ...