Wool is a term used for various fibrous materials made from animal hair. The wool industry utilizes many animal species, from the ubiquitous sheep and goats to the lesser-known Alaskan … Read more

The super fine and soft merino wool is an increasingly favorable clothing fabric. It has a comfortable feel and resistance to odor that helps reduce the washing frequency, saving energy … Read more

Cashmere is the soft and fine fibers used to be reserved for the few most luxurious items in one’s wardrobe. Fast fashion has changed that by bringing cheaper cashmere sweaters, … Read more

Leather is a material with a long history and a troublesome modern-day reality. Demand for leather made with animal skin is high and current animal farming systems for meat and … Read more

AppleSkinTM is a leather alternative made with cellulose fibers from apple peels, commonly a by-product of the apple juice industry. This material is hyped as a bio-based, vegan, and sustainable … Read more

Piñatex is a leather alternative made with the strong fibers from the pineapple leaves, which are usually thrown away after fruit harvest. Unlike animal leather production, turning this plant-based waste … Read more

The cotton crop demands a lot of resources. Using water, land, and energy to grow new cotton plants for fibers has significant environmental impacts, which can be reduced by recycling … Read more

Cupro fabrics are silk-like materials made with cellulose fibers extracted from cotton waste. Consequently, cupro fabric is hyped as a recycled, vegan silk alternative without animal cruelty. However, the chemical … Read more

The hemp plant has a bad reputation because of its marijuana association. But the fact remains that industrial hemp contains only a tiny amount of the psychoactive component of cannabis. … Read more