What’s really in your clothes? A new app scans fabrics for synthetic materials and possible PFAS concerns before you buy.

Scientists report recyclable protein-based textiles that can dissolve, be re-engineered, and reused—offering a path to cut ...

Your clothes shed hundreds of thousands of plastic fibers every wash. Here’s how to avoid microplastics in laundry with easy ...

Researchers at University of Toronto Engineering have observed that handwashing synthetic fabrics in water with higher total dissolved solids (TDS) leads to more microplastic fibers (MPF) being ...

Cold water, full loads and a simple mesh bag can dramatically cut the plastic fibers your laundry sends into waterways.

For millennia, humans have used natural materials—such as plants, animals and minerals—to imbue fabrics with vibrant colors. But synthetic dyes, first developed in the mid-19th century, have since ...

Perhaps you’ve heard of people throwing out their plastic cutting boards or know a new mom or two switching to glass bottles. The growing concern around microplastics in the things we use and wear is ...

Modal is a semi-synthetic fabric adored for its softness, ease of care, and—more importantly—biodegradability. Because the fabric is quite breathable, it is often used in garments designed for comfort ...

If you have eczema, you may have observed that your skin goes through unexplainable phases of flare-ups at times. You did not change your skincare routine; your diet is the same, and yet the itching, ...

TechnoSport says polyester yarn prices have surged up to 45% amid the US-Iran conflict, raising pressure on Tiruppur’s ...