Born out of $10 million in research funding from the Department of Defense, Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has the potential to change the way textiles are made and discarded materials are reused. Dr.

In years past, the U.S. was referred to as "King Cotton" for its prodigious output of the fiber wanted by the rest of the world. The "Plant Not Plastic" initiative may see a rebirth of that sentiment.

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Every piece of clothing has an impact on the environment, ...

The majority of consumers (72 percent) say they’re very motivated to take sustainable actions, according to the U.S. Sustainability Research. Most (58 percent) say ...

Cotton has long been a staple in fashion, but the rise of cheap, mass-produced clothing — known as 'fast fashion' — has led many consumers to buy cheaper, synthetic fabrics. Now, there’s now a growing ...

Cotton, the world’s most profitable nonfood crop, is used more than any other natural fiber. Known for its comfort and durability, it has been utilized since antiquity in fabrics and ​other goods.

Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. When it comes to sustainable consumer ...