Synthetic textiles were once hailed as the future of fashion. Now, we all have to reckon with the consequences.

spider silk has long eluded efficient synthetic replication, in part because it has been challenging to replicate the complex transition from liquid precursors to highly structured fibres.

The fashion industry's reliance on fossil fuels for textile production is contributing to environmental damage, including ...

Stand.earth's latest research reveals how fashion's polyester addiction fuels the oil industry's appetite for fracking-derived petrochemicals.

Twisting the fibers together makes a strong yarn. Finally, using tools or machines, people weave or knit the yarn together to make fabric. Cotton, linen, silk, wool, cashmere, and burlap are all ...

Climate tech company, Samsara Eco, has unveiled a new enzyme capable of recycling nylon 6, a synthetic fibre known for its ...

The decline in cotton’s share in global fibre consumption is catching up in India, too, with the production and consumption of synthetic and cellulosic fibres increasing, traders and industry ...