Leather Alternatives
Leather alternatives represent a new frontier in sustainable fashion, where innovation is breeding creative solutions to the environmental concerns produced by one of the most notorious textiles in the fashion industry.
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Recycled Wool
Although wool is sustainable, several steps in its production process can still lead to pollution and emissions. Recycled wool eliminates some of the adverse environmental impacts incurred by the use of virgin wool in fabric production.
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The Health Effects of Polyester
Despite its popularity, polyester has the potential to cause many potential adverse health effects, both directly through human exposure and indirectly through the environment.
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Assessing the Sustainability of Viscose
Viscose is lauded as a sustainable fabric because it is derived from organic materials – but does it live up to its reputation?
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Recycled Polyester
Recycled polyester is lauded as a sustainable solution to reduce the environmental impact of polyester production. But is it really an improvement over conventional polyester?
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The ‘World’s Dirtiest Crop’: Pesticide Use in Cotton Production
Cotton is ubiquitous and widely used throughout the world in the textile and garment industry. However, cotton production can lead to adverse impacts on both human health and the environment due in large part to pesticide use during production.
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