Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in clothing and in rugs can disrupt your hormone levels. Here's what you can do about ...

Before you start disliking them too much, however, take note – synthetic fabrics of the future may be inspired by their slime. While it’s normal for fish to have a protective slime coating, hagfish ...

From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although ...

Inside bioreactors in its new lab in London, the startup Modern Synthesis uses sugar from plant waste along with microbes to grow “microbial textiles,” which could eventually help replace both leather ...

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“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

When synthetic fabrics were first introduced to the market around 100 years ago, fabrics like cotton and silk reigned supreme. Consumers were skeptical of these new and unfamiliar fabrics, said Kassia ...

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 ...

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Apple is likely launching a new iPhone 17 Pro leather case alternative made from synthetic fiber. This new case brings features lacking in FineWoven. By Apple standards, the FineWoven was a total ...