Navigating the World of Sustainable Fabrics as Ethical Alternatives to Traditional Wool
Discover warm and comfortable alternatives to traditional wool through ethical and eco-friendly natural, vegan, and sustainable fabrics. The classic allure of a double-breasted wool coat takes a somber turn when we unveil the dark reality behind the wool industry. The world is marred by animal rights violations and environmental devastation. Contrary to common perception, sheep […]
Start-Up Ambercycle Pioneers Sustainable Polyester Recycling
US start-up Ambercycle emerged from their shared concern about the impact of polyester recycling during their senior year at UC Davis. Check the labels on your clothes, and you’ll likely discover a common thread: polyester. From workout shirts and stretchy jeans to pantsuits and underwear, this synthetic fiber, derived from fossil fuels, dominates our wardrobes. […]
Valdese Weavers and Recover™ Pioneering Sustainable Fabrics in the Home Textile Industry
Valdese Weavers partners with global recycled cotton fiber producer Recover to spearhead sustainable fabrics in the home textile industry. Valdese Weavers, the leading producer of decorative textiles in the United States for residential and contract markets, has partnered with global recycled cotton fiber producer, Recover™, to transform the home textile industry. The two innovative textile […]
Unifi Faces Challenges in Recycled Polyester Fiber Sales
Unifi Inc. reports a decline in recycled polyester fiber sales but sees growing demand for PET flake and chip products in the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Unifi Inc., a leading PET recycling company known for its Repreve brand of recycled polyester fiber, recently reported a decline in net sales during the first quarter […]
Revolutionizing Sustainability with Recycled Polyester
Textile producers have developed advanced processes to break down recycled polyester clothing, attracting investments and interest from major fashion brands. In today’s fashion world, polyester has become ubiquitous, spanning all price ranges from affordable to high-end designer garments. A staggering 85% of discarded polyester clothing ends up in landfills or incineration. Only a small fraction […]
How Designer Jianhui Yanis Crafting Eco-Chic Styles with Sustainable Fabrics
Yan prioritizes repurposing discarded and leftover materials from workshops and factories to prevent environmental harm, enabling sustainable fabrics in fashion. In today’s world, sustainability is a critical issue that extends far beyond the usual suspects. While we often think of fashion as an industry focused on style and trends, the clothing we wear carries a […]
Could Recycled Polyester Become Fashionable?
Textile manufacturers are developing advanced methods to include recycled polyester, with increasing investment and interest from major fashion brands. Polyester, a ubiquitous material in today’s fashion industry, graces both cheap and designer clothing. However, a staggering 85% of discarded polyester clothing ends up in landfills or is incinerated, leaving a significant environmental footprint. Surprisingly, few […]
