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 ...

Black-owned brands are what keep us most excited about the fashion landscape. The smaller, more emerging brands often don’t get as much recognition, but small businesses are what keep any economy ...

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 ...

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.

Textile Exchange’s Sustainable Cotton Challenge and Recycled Polyester Challenge annual reports detail the progress made from signatories so far and the next steps that need to happen to keep the ...

“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,” ...

Plastic is everywhere. Ever since mass production of plastics spiked in 1950 it has only been rising, and now it is in everything around us. At this very moment, you are probably surrounded by more ...

Part of the appeal of producing garments in Peru comes from the homegrown natural fibers, including cotton and alpaca. And while these raw materials are attractive for their quality, they also boast ...

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, ...

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 ...

The European Union has released new trade policies and requirements for exporting textiles to the EU market — policies that have been accused of trade protectionism. Among them, the June 2022 EU ...