microplastics
Designers Can Cut Microplastics: Cotton Incorporated Study Finds Apparel Drives 14 Percent of Plastic Pollution
Microplastics have the potential to become a greater headache for an apparel industry too dependent upon…
US Government Launches $144M Initiative to Combat Microplastics in the Human Body
DHS is investigating the ways that toxic microplastics build up within the human body and looking for ways to…
How Are Microplastics and the Macroeconomy Shaping Your Strategies? Take Our Survey!
Sourcing Journal needs your input to better understand sourcing and product development strategies in the…
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Defragmenting Microfibers, Unseen Shed and All
Microplastics are under microscope with Victoria Fulfer and Lewis Shuler on the complexity of textile…
The Rise of Plastic-Free Fashion Amid Health Concerns Associated with Synthetic Fibers
Questions are being raised about health and environmental issues associated with synthetic clothing.
Why Natural Fibers are a Fashionable Option During Plastic Free July
For fashion, Plastic Free July is a time to take stock of the fibers and textiles used to make today's…
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…
This is How Brands Can Ride the Wave to Help the Oceans
World Oceans Day, celebrated annually on June 8, aims to raise awareness about the ocean's health and the…
The Microfibre Consortium Examines Why Fibers Fragment
The nonprofit's Root Cause Analysis report studied specific fabric characteristics' influence on fiber loss…
Fiber Fragmentation Scale Measuring Microplastics Developed in Edinburgh
Scottish researchers developed a visual grading system for microplastics in hopes of pressuring industry…
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…
Under Armour Exec Says ‘Quiet Collaborations’ Drive Sustainable Advancement
The athleticwear brand has teamed with sustainability stakeholders to create and share solutions with the…
Aquafil’s Microplastics Testing Method an ‘Industry First’
The new ISO standard enables the textile industry to quantify microplastic pollution, existing as an initial…
Driving Material Innovation with Eco-Engineering
With PowerAir and ShedLess, Polartec proves itself a leader in sustainability innovations like reducing…