microfibers
The Microfibre Consortium Tackles ‘Massive Topic’ With 2030 Commitment and Roadmap
A new global agenda seeks to achieve zero impact from fiber fragmentation from textiles to the natural…
Polartec Exec on Circularity’s ‘Triple Bottom Line Standard’
Steve Layton, president of Polartec, said the company takes a "whole systems approach" to sustainable…
What’s in the Arctic Ocean? Whales, Seals—and Microplastic Pollution
A study that bills itself as the most comprehensive study to date on Arctic Ocean microplastics found…
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This ‘Fully Circular’ Jacket Fights Microplastic Pollution
The key to reducing microfiber shedding? "Endlessly long and lofty" fibers knitted into pockets between two…
Denim Microfibers Found in Remote Regions of Arctic
A University of Toronto report analyzed denim microfibers found in oceans and lakes throughout Canada, likely…
Microfiber Focus: Hohenstein’s New Method to Lessen Industry Impact
From the smallest fish in the ocean to the patrons of the seafood restaurant down the street, microfibers…
Wearing Polyester Clothes May Shed More Microplastics Than Washing Them
Study results also show that textile design can "strongly influence" both release to the air and during…
New Study Puts Zara, Adidas Under Spotlight for Microfiber Shedding
A new study is looking at microfiber loss from synthetic garments from Zara, Adidas, Nike and H&M.
Apparel Industry Accounts for One-Third of Microfiber Pollution, New Report Says
A new report, "Engineering Out Fashion Waste" outlines key steps for the fashion industry to curb the problem…