Elastane is this seemingly magical fiber that helps your form-fitting clothes stretch and contract without a fuss. It is a very useful material for certain types of clothing (think: yoga … Read more

Lycra is a brand trademark commonly used interchangeably for the material “spandex” itself. The stretchable and elastic Lycra (or spandex) is a very useful material for certain types of clothing … Read more

Spandex is this seemingly magical fiber that helps your form-fitting clothes stretch and contract without a fuss. It is a very useful material for certain types of clothing (think: yoga … Read more

When ECONYL® was first created in 2011, this recycled nylon fiber seemed like a win-win material that helps reduce plastic waste while sidestepping fossil fuels. But is ECONYL® a green … Read more

Recycling plastic bottles to make polyester fabrics reduces the amount of long-lasting, potentially hazardous plastic in landfills and avoids digging into the nonrenewable fossil reserve for more virgin plastic. This … Read more

Recycling plastic waste to make nylon fabrics reduces the amount of long-lasting, potentially hazardous plastic in landfills and avoids digging into the nonrenewable fossil reserve for more virgin plastic. And … Read more

Nylon was the very first entirely polymer fiber, invented as an alternative to silk. This elastic and strong material offers a long lifespan for items like stockings. Yet, producing virgin … Read more

Polyester is cheap and durable, explaining the material’s extreme popularity as a type of fabric. The sheer volume of polyester fibers used in textiles (and other industries) intensifies the environmental … Read more

Acrylic is the supposed artificial wool, like how nylon was invented as a synthetic answer to silk and polyester was developed to replace cotton. And acrylic fabrics are claimed a … Read more