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Textile waste can be made into fabrics that are even better than the original

The dissolving of textile waste offers the opportunity to return large volumes of waste to textile production. Novel and efficient methods will be able to recover cellulose molecules, providing one way of resolving the limitations soon to be placed on the use of landfill sites. Such methods will also serve to promote the efficient use of materials. VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is currently developing methods for handling large quantities of textile waste material.

Mind your textile waste: Infographic

Here's the skinny on trash trends: Of the roughly 13 million tons of textiles tossed each year, only about 15% are recovered for reuse or recycling.

Your Chemical Questions Answered by a Textile Chemist

Ever wonder about how Coyuchi cotton textiles are made? We accumulated your questions regarding chemicals in Coyuchi cotton textiles and asked a textile chemist to help us answer your questions in detail. We hope this provides more clarity into our product

How To Clean Textile Motorcycle Gear

When it comes to textile motorcycle gear, there’s a fine line between looking well-traveled and being just plain dirty.

6 Rising Contemporary Artists Using Traditional Craft Techniques

These contemporary artists are choosing to engage with craft techniques with intent and purpose, while paying homage to traditional practices.

Making A Life — Sustainable Textile Crafting, Used Clothing Alchemy

Each month we have a book recommendation that pertains in some way to creative textile recycling over in Stitcherhood where a posse of entrepreneurs, industry professionals and hobbyists are building community around creative textile recycling. This month Making a Life – Working by Hand and Dis

6 New Innovative Fabrics for Sustainable Fashion

Introducing 6 new fabrics of the sustainable fashion future. Not all of them are “market-ready” yet, but take a look at what’s to come...

How Vietnam’s textile industry is trying to be more eco-friendly

The world’s fifth biggest textiles and garment exporter, Vietnam is cracking down on polluters, while foreign investors are building new factories to higher standards and using more environmentally friendly manufacturing processes

Modern technologies can help textile industry save water: Paul Hulme

Textile industry, one of the most water-intensive industries, can incorporate new-age processing methods such as digital printing, waterless dyeing technology, etc to conserve water

Vibe-ing explores the possibilities of self-healthcare in textile design

An innovative garment joins the ranks of high-tech fashion by combining vibration therapy with textile technology.

Meet The Textile Designer Behind One Of Chanel's Most Specialist Maison D’Art

Vogue speak to textile designer Regina Weber on her work at Paloma and their collaboration with Chanel.

E textile meets smart sensors and electronics for wearables

Starting of a new era in new wearables with smart sensors and electronics integrated with textile

{book it} A Fabric Artist’s Guide to Color & Design

Art quilts are one of the creative endeavors that I find amazingly beautiful and completely formidable. I often eye other's quilts with a tad bit of envy--why

Slow and Steady: Shibori Resist Dyeing with Indigo

Meet the Folk Musician Who Moonlights As a Textile Designer

Susannah Cutler has been writing songs for years as Yours Are the Only Ears. Now, she’s onto crafting dresses, too.

Colombian Plant Fiber Rids Water of Harmful Textile Dyes in Minutes

A cheap and simple process using natural Colombian fique fibers embedded with nanoparticles can almost completely rid water of harmful textile dyes in minutes, according to new research.

13 Ways to Decorate with Cozy Textiles

Learn 13 ways to decorate with cozy textiles. Find new ways to incorporate cozy textiles into your interior design in your living room, dining room, bedroom and entryway with these cozy home decor accessories.