June 5, 2019 FAQ: Organic Cotton
Cotton: the fabric that spans closets, continents, and centuries. Chances are you are wearing cotton right now. Does it matter if it is organically grown? Suston investigates....
March 28, 2019 FAQ: Biosynthetics
Picture a world where silk scarves are made of milk and shoes from seaweed. Suston explains why biosynthetics just might be the future of apparel fabrics....
March 4, 2019 FAQ: Down Insulation
As with all products derived from living animals and produced on an industrial-scale, there are undeniably animal welfare concerns with down. Suston helps you navigate them....
January 18, 2018 Facts You Should Know About Microplastics
We are becoming increasingly aware of the problems caused by microplastics. Suston gives you a quick lesson on the subject. What are microplastics and where do they come from? Microplastics are defined as tiny fragments of plastic measuring from 1 to 5...
January 5, 2018 Pros and Cons of Recycled Wool
Recycled wool has emerged as a new material favorite. Yet in the Prato province of Northeastern Italy, home to one of the largest textile clusters in Europe, knowledge about how to turn used wool fabrics into new is centuries old....
June 5, 2017 Facts you should know about recycled polyester
Polyester is the most widely recycled plastic in the world. Suston turns to expert Karla Magruder for a basic lesson on the subject of recycled polyester. What does recycled polyester actually mean? Polyester is a manmade fiber that is made from oil...