Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded with ...

Despite this consumer preference for natural fibers like cotton, a National Institute of Health study found that almost 70 ...

Researchers are experimenting with using static electricity and other techniques to separate the components of hard-to-recycle mixed fabrics.

Two-thirds of Gen Z consumers say cotton is their favorite fiber or fabric to wear, according to Cotton Incorporated's 2024 Lifestyle Monitor™ Survey.

Made of ultra-fine synthetic fibers, microfiber is a cleaning powerhouse ... for the material to grab small particles. So why is your cloth failing to clean properly? You might be using the ...

Polyester, a common synthetic fiber, may have implications for dermal health, experts suggest. While not all polyester is the ...

These fibers are made the same way synthetic fibers are, by being pushed through holes ... you may recognize some of the names of the fabrics used to make your favorite clothes! Patti Galvan is the ...

For example, designing clothes that shed fewer microfibers ... Patagonia has been a leader in trying to stop the spread of synthetic fiber waste into air and water, saying it's up to garment ...

Rachael Z. Miller, founder of the Vermont-based Rozalia Project for a Clean Ocean, tosses a Cora Ball, a laundry ball that ...