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A Brief History of Ethical and Sustainable Fashion

Introduction The international fashion industry is worth billions of dollars and is responsible for a large percentage of the world’s pollution. The industry has long been criticized for its exploitative labor practices and destructive impact on the environment. In recent years, however, there has been a growing movement toward ethical and sustainable fashion. The concept […]

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Yes! Adopting Circular and Sustainable Fashion is Good For You AND the Planet

Introduction A lot of people think that living a sustainable lifestyle is all about giving up things that they love, and that’s just not true. You can still enjoy the things you love, like fashion, and also do your part to help the environment. Adopting a circular and sustainable lifestyle is good for you AND […]

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Innovation In sustainability: Stella McCartney To Pilot Mixed-Textile Recycling Venture

Introduction A new recycling venture headed by fashion designer Stella McCartney will aim to keep plastic-based synthetic fibers out of landfills and instead give them a second life as new garments, reports say. The technology, which is still in development, will be able to recycle mixed-textile garments made of natural fibers like cotton as well […]

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The textile recycling process: From Old Clothes To New Fabric

Introduction The textile recycling process begins with sorting clothes by fiber type and color. The most common fibers used in textile recycling are cotton, wool, and nylon, this is because these fibers are easiest to break down and blend with new fibers. The next step in the textile recycling process is known as chemical processing. […]

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Is Recycling Hospital Linens Worth The Cost?

Introduction It’s no secret that the cost of healthcare is rising. To offset some of these costs, many hospitals are looking for ways to be more cost-effective. One way that hospitals are doing this is by recycling their linens. Recycling hospital linens has several benefits, it is cost-effective, and it is better for the environment. […]

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The Surprising Fact About Recycled Cotton Everyone Should Know

Introduction Cotton is one of the most popular fabrics in the world. It’s used in everything from jeans to T-shirts to mattress covers. But what you may not know is that cotton can also be recycled. Recycled cotton is becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable and eco-friendly fabric choice. And it’s not just for clothing […]

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The Top 10 Black Fashion Designers Who Are Changing the Industry

Introduction As the fashion industry looks to the future, sustainable fashion is becoming more and more critical. Consumers are becoming more aware of the impact their clothing choices have on the environment, and they are demanding more sustainable options. To meet this demand, a new generation of black fashion designers is emerging. These designers are […]

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8 Myths About Climate Change That Need To Be Debunked

Introduction Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time. It is a global crisis that threatens the very existence of life on earth. Despite the urgency of the situation, there is a lot of misinformation about climate change circulating in the public sphere. Part of the problem is that the issue […]

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The World of Textiles

Textiles are an important part of our world and of American history There was a time not so long ago when textile manufacturing was one of the most important industries in the United States. Today, however, the domestic industry is a shadow of its former self, having been eclipsed by cheaper foreign competition. Despite this […]

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Are your clothes killing you slowly? A closer look at formaldehyde in textiles

Introduction The textile industry is one of the largest industries in the world. It is also one of the most polluting. The textile industry is responsible for a large number of toxic chemicals being released into the environment – including formaldehyde. Formaldehyde is a colorless, flammable gas that is commonly used in the textile industry […]