microfibers
Where the Recycled Polyester Rush Went Wrong: From the Start
Fashion's favorite green strategy—recycled polyester—might actually be worsening microplastics pollution…
French Watchdog Fines Shein for Failing to Disclose Microplastics in Its Products
The country's AGEC law requires companies to alert consumers to the possibility of plastic microfiber release…
How Fashion for Good is Addressing Apparel’s Post-Production Impact
When targeting clothing's environmental impact, the focus is often placed on production. But apparel's impact…
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Fiber Hub Research Center to Explore Microfibers’ Eco Impact, Skeptics Aside
The Microfibre Consortium and Northumbria University's research hub will explore the extent and environmental…
Collaboration Is ‘Critical’ to Fight Fiber Pollution, Microfibre Consortium Says
The Microfibre Consortium's latest report details its ongoing efforts to tackle textile fiber fragmentation…
Ciclo Achieves ‘Biodegradable’ Synthetic Fiber Milestone
The technology firm has produced 100 million pounds of synthetic polyester and nylon that will degrade in the…
Fiber Composition and Yarn-Spinning Methods Influence Microfiber Release, Study Shows
The University of Leeds found that fiber composition and different yarn spinning systems greatly influence…
Why Natural Fibers Get Ignored in the Microfiber Pollution Debate
Cotton accounts for almost half of all microfiber pollution worldwide.
What Under Armour Discovered During Microfiber Investigation
The performance brand wants to tackle the microplastic pollution problem at its source.
Hohenstein’s New Testing Method Determines Microfibers’ Environmental Impact
The new standardized method measures not only how many microfibers textiles release during laundering, but…
Could This Weird Little Trick Solve Microfiber Shedding?
"Our research is pushing in a different direction, where we actually solve the problem rather than putting a…
Polartec’s ‘Shed Less’ Process May Help The Microfiber Problem
Polartec' introduces Shed Less technology, which reduces fiber fragmentation in laundering tests by an…
A New Approach to Microfiber Waste: Upcycle It
A new partnership between the University of Surrey and Xeros Technology seeks to turn microfiber trappings…
Patagonia Taps Tech Giant to Fight Microplastic Pollution
The two companies are teaming up to develop a washing machine that minimizes the number of microfibers…
Why Microfibers are a Real Problem
From garment creation to upkeep, the issue of microfiber "shedding" is one too big to ignore.