Apparel
H&M Foundation launches program to make sustainability scalable for the fashion industry
The Billion Dollar Collection, launched in June by the H&M Foundation, draws attention to ten sustainable start-ups with the potential to make a positive impact on the fashion industry. Showcased as garments in a virtual fashion collection, each start-up has a price tag reflecting the estimated support each company believes they need to achieve scale …
The Lycra Company, Itochu Corporation introduce Coolmax and Thermolite EcoMade fibers from 100% textile waste
The Lycra Company announced its first performance offerings in collaboration with Itochu Corporation, the Coolmax and Thermolite EcoMade fibers, made from 100% textile waste. This is the first of several projects that The Lycra Company is working on in textile and garment recycling. Laying the groundwork for a more circular future is one of the …
Teijin Frontier debuts Next-Generation Denim with Solotex fiber
Teijin Frontier has developed a new fabric call Next-Generation Denim, which is a super-durable denim with gentle stretch and easy-care achieved by Teijin’s Solotex fiber. The fabric offers the high functionality of polyester products, such as quick-dry, wrinkle-free, and comfortable elasticity, while retaining the natural texture of traditional denims. The fabric also tolerates repeated washing …
Microplastic pollution from textiles – a microscopic, yet massive, problem
Pollution at microscopical levels from plastic-derived products has become a global problem. Microplastics are any particles of plastic fragment smaller than 5mm. Polluting our environment every day, microplastics contain or carry hazardous chemicals that have a negative impact on nature and human health, and so their ingestion through water, or foods such as fish or …
TENCEL Modal fiber with Indigo Color technology provides sustainable option
The Lenzing Group is aiming to enhance sustainable offerings for the denim industry with TENCEL branded modal fibers with Indigo Color technology. The Indigo Color technology behind this new market offering incorporates indigo pigment directly into TENCEL branded modal fibers using a onestep spun-dyeing process. This delivers superior color fastness relative to conventional indigo dyeing …