Amid growing concerns about the environmental impacts of the textile industry, brands are directing efforts and the attention of their customers toward recycled fabrics as sustainable options. The claim of reducing waste might be solid, yet there is more to recycled textiles than recycling steps. So, we had to ask: How sustainable are organic fabrics?

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impacts of the textile industry, the spotlight is shifting toward organic fabrics as sustainable options. By their name alone, natural fibers are generally considered the most environmentally friendly textile materials available. But is this truly the case? So, we had to ask: How sustainable are organic fabrics? 

Amid growing concerns about the textile industry’s environmental impact, the need for it to change—and, at the very least, avoid the worst offenders—is more pressing than ever. So, we have to ask: Which fabrics are the most sustainable? 

Amid growing concerns about the textile industry’s environmental impact, the pressure on finding the most sustainable fabrics is more important than ever. Unfortunately, fashion greenwashing makes it harder for you and all other consumers to figure out which materials are sustainable and which are not. So, we have to ask: Which fabrics are the most sustainable? 

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of the textile industry, the spotlight is shifting toward nature-based fabrics as potential eco-friendly alternatives. Regenerated cellulose fibers, such as TENCELTM or EcoVero, have garnered much attention for their sustainability attributes. But are all semi-natural/semi-synthetic fibers based on plant cellulose equally sustainable, or are some potentially a bit greenwashed? So, we had to ask: How sustainable are semi-natural/semi-synthetic fabrics?v

Amid growing concerns about the textile industry’s environmental impact, concerns have also been repeatedly raised about synthetic fabrics. Many manufacturers and brands focus on phasing out synthetic materials with recycled versions, claiming high environmental benefits and superior performance. Is recycling plastic waste to make more synthetic fabrics the answer for a more sustainable textile industry, or just a greenwashing effort? So, we had to ask: How sustainable are synthetic fabrics?

Amid growing concerns about the environmental impact of the textile industry, the spotlight is shifting toward natural fabrics as potential eco-friendly alternatives. Plant-based fibers such as linen, kapok, and ramie have garnered much attention for their sustainability attributes. But are all natural fibers equally sustainable, or are some potentially a bit greenwashed? So, we had to ask: How sustainable are natural fabrics?