When building a wardrobe that stands the test of time, fabric choice plays a bigger role than most people expect. The debate around natural vs synthetic fabrics often centers on comfort or ...

Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has raised $85 million in series B funding to scale up output of its natural fabric technologies. The Peoria, Illinois–based company, one of C&EN’s 10 Start-Ups to Watch in ...

The majority of consumers (72 percent) say they’re very motivated to take sustainable actions, according to the U.S. Sustainability Research. Most (58 percent) say ...

We were told plastic was a miracle. But if you want gear that actually breathes, it’s time to go back to the basics.

Once you've switched to natural fibers, it's hard to go back to synthetic fabrics. Whether you’ve made the switch for the planet or your comfort or both, it can be difficult to wear synthetic fabrics ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Interior design trends may come and go (looking at you, bouclé), but certain fabrics have proven their ...

Ultramarathon runner Steve Tidball remembers the extreme events that ignited his interest in sourcing simple, natural materials for clothing. “My brother and I used to race around the world. He was ...

A new study tracked the ability of natural, synthetic, and blended fabrics to biodegrade directly in the ocean. Plastic pollution is seemingly omnipresent in society, and while plastic bags, cups, and ...

Jennifer Tate refers to herself as a self-designated “Fiber Snob” – she’s a woman who is particular about the quality of the fabrics she uses for sewing, reaching for natural fibers like cotton or ...