September 22, 2021 Vegan Leather
Materials with dramatically lower impacts than leather and no animal welfare issues, vegan leathers are in demand. But can they match leather’s durability?...
September 21, 2021 Recycled Nylon
The oldest synthetic fiber and one of the most durable, properly sourced Nylon fiber’s sustainability potential is promising - if recycling becomes widespread....
September 21, 2021 Recycled Polyester
With virtually no land, water, animal, or agrochemical impacts, polyester has always been a low-impact material. Recycled polyester takes this a step further – but still has its challenges....
September 21, 2021 Polycotton
A blend of polyester and cotton - a match made in heaven say some as the two fibers can have complimentary sustainability profiles. End-of-life recycling? Not quite yet....
September 21, 2021 Hemp
When compared to other natural fibers in terms of water and chemicals inputs as well as durability, hemp’s sustainability credentials are unmatched – but can it prove it?...
September 21, 2021 Cellulosics
Viscose, Rayon, Lyocell - there’s many names for these semisynthetic plant-based fibers, and many more methods to manufacture them. This makes impact generalizations difficult....
September 21, 2021 Biosynthetics
All the benefits of conventional synthetics without the dependency on fossil fuels? Or, all the impacts of natural fibers without many of their sustainability benefits? Too early to say....
September 21, 2021 Cotton and Organic Cotton
Natural, renewable, recyclable – cotton has the potential to be an excellent choice for sustainable apparel. But conventional cotton’s chemical inputs are enormous relative to other fibers, meaning its potential is only realized with organic practices....
September 21, 2021 A Science-Based Microfiber Roadmap is Released
The Microfibre Consortium urges industry to sign major new 2030 commitment to reduce microfiber fragmentation and pollution....
September 20, 2021 Leather
The incredible durability and repairability of leather results in a lifespan measured in decades. When properly sourced, it can also be humane and have a low environmental impact....