The fabrics with the worst environmental impact revealed, from polyester to fur. As fast fashion continues to put the future of our planet at risk, Sarah Young speaks to industry experts to find ...

Faux fur. Is it in or is it out? Faux fur can add both texture and luxury to spaces of the home from living rooms to bedrooms and beyond. What are the best ways to use faux fur without overwhelming?

“Ecological fur” sometimes refers to fake fur, but Imai uses real fur. Her so-called ecological designs use polyester strips and fabric with genuine fur. A bolero, for instance, has real fur trim, but ...

Rayon and polyester better step aside. There's a new synthetic fabric in town, and it's softer, lighter, and more flexible than any of its predecessors.

However, there is nothing quick nor easy about the production or destruction of polyester, which is one of the least environmentally friendly fabrics. Unlike organic fibers, polyester and other ...

This sleek backpack now available in stores in Copenhagen and Zurich started life in a forest in the Philippines, where fiber from banana plants is now harvested to turn into a new type of ...

A polyester allergy is a fabric allergy that can cause a skin reaction. Other symptoms of allergies include sneezing, itching, and swelling. In severe cases, allergies can cause anaphylaxis, which ...

But the fabric is the first to be made with recycled carbon emissions. The athletic brand partnered with LanzaTech, a biotech startup that turns pollution into ethanol for use in fuel or chemicals ...

As fast fashion continues to put the future of our planet at risk, Sarah Young speaks to industry experts to find out how different fabrics impact the environment and what we, as consumers, can do ...