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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…
When the Cure Turns to Poison: Renting Jeans Not So Green, French Researchers Find
An investigation into the dark side of the sharing economy challenges the assumption that renting is better…
Achieving Socially Fair Decarbonization in Fashion Supply Chains
Fashion's supply chain decarbonization is hindered by a lack of demand forecasting and supply chain planning…
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Texas Tech Traces PFAS. Should Brands be Worried?
Researchers at the University at Austin seemingly cracked the code for tracing forever chemicals. What does…
Japanese Scientists Shine Light On Treating Forever Chemicals
The room-temperature defluorination method offers a "promising solution" for treating PFAS, Ritsumeikan…
Scientists Discover Greener Way to Get Blue Jeans
A Denmark research team has developed a new dyeing method.
Chemists Develop Solvent-Free Catalyst for Nylon-6 Recycling
Northwestern University scientists have developed a catalyst that would allow the isolated, non-toxic break…
University of Wisconsin-Madison Says Cotton Grows Better in Space
A study done in conjunction with the International Space Station concludes that gravity plays an important…
WSU Researchers Develop Conductive Cotton Fiber Blend
It has promising applications for e-textiles which can detect hazardous materials and vital signs, much like…
‘Accounting Comparability’ Could Be Key to ESG Progress, Study Shows
Research revealed that financial data comparison can aid companies in "learning to be green."
UConn Researcher Tackles Protein’s Possibilities for Plastic
The chemistry expert explored naturally occurring, biodegradable proteins that turn into plastic-like…
This Common Household Ingredient Could Be ‘Game-Changer’ for Poly-Blend Textiles
Scientists in Copenhagen have used a simple leavening agent and heat to separate polyester from cotton-blend…
Alabama University Develops Fabric to Block Deadly Disease-Carrying Mosquitos
The textile discovery by Auburn campus researchers could stem deaths from malaria, yellow fever, dengue, West…
Are Biodegradable Textiles Really Just a Myth?
Research tries to get to the bottom of the truth about fashion's claims regarding fabrics that break down in…
Why Air Force Experts Are Researching Musk Ox Fur
Musk ox fur can be spun with synthetic polymers to create a thermal, strong, sustainable yarn.