The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.

Smart textiles may be the catalyst for a more environmentally-friendly fashion industry. According to panelists at a recent EcoSessions discussion in New York City, a mixture of greener innovation, ...

At the recent Interwoven textile show in High Point, N.C., fabric makers gathered to discuss how the use of natural fibers in both apparel and the home can lead to a more sustainable future. Natural ...

Polyester is one of the biggest sustainability challenges in the textile industry. It does not disintegrate, and while it's in nearly 60% of clothing, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new ...

While textile-to-textile recycling using post-industrial waste has grown in recent years, the process of converting post-consumer garments into new fibers hasn't quite gotten off the ground in the ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. In the world of apparel and style, the term “sustainable ...

The global textile industry is currently witnessing a profound change of its nature. The climate emergency, the fast technological advancement, and the changing consumer expectations are causing a ...

The University of California, Davis, celebrated the grand opening of the Maria Manetti Shrem Institute for Sustainable Design, Fashion and Textiles on Thursday, Nov. 13. The institute will further ...

DURHAM, N.C. - For decades, North Carolina's textile industry has been in freefall. Since the 1990s, the state has lost more than 80% of its textile jobs, leaving behind shuttered mills and fading ...

Gözde Göncü-Berk, associate professor of design, has been named the inaugural Maria Manetti Shrem Endowed Chair in Design, Fashion and Textiles and the founding director of the Maria Manetti Shrem ...

What started as a joint venture between Volvo and Geely Holdings in 2017 has evolved into a globally renowned electric vehicle company. As of December 2023, Polestar held a presence in 27 markets with ...