RALEIGH – In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

The fashion industry stands at a crossroads. With environmental concerns taking center stage, designers and brands are ...

The fabric you choose for your sheets can make a bigger difference than you might think. Cotton has been a trusted favorite for generations; people love its natural fibers, crisp feel and the way it ...

Your old yoga pants are a recycling nightmare. A startup called Return to Vendor found a new solution—by redesigning the ...

A good night’s sleep generally calls for a cozy mattress, a comfortable set of pillows and a soft set of cotton sheets. While there are countless cotton sheets available their quality tends to vary ...

MILAN — As the usual round of textile trade shows is around the corner, yarn spinners and fabric-makers are busy fine-tuning their spring 2026 collections. The trend is pointing to fabrics that are ...

Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. When it comes to sustainable consumer ...