In their next project, they want to investigate which fibers are released during washing of textiles made from renewable raw materials and whether these could harm the environment and health.

Every year, the U.S. generates 17 million tons of textile waste that ends up in landfills according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Out of the total amount, 11.3 million tons goes straight to ...

“Around four years ago, we as a company were on this trajectory of manufacturing more and more, and I just had a little bit of a breakdown about that–I didn’t want to keep doing this unless we could ...

PILE, WE GO BEHIND THE SCENES TO FIND OUT YOU’VE SEEN THEM LARGE METAL BOXES WHERE YOU CAN DROP OFF UNNEEDED CLOTHES, SHOES, AND LINENS. BUT WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOU LEAVE TEXTILE COLLECTION COMPANY ...

They lend instant character to a space. Textiles have served as a designer's ultimate secret weapon for as long as homes have been given decorative treatment. Whether subtle or loud, neutral or bright ...

As the vibrantly patterned kente travels out of Africa, a new designation aims to protect its ties to Ghana, where the cloth ...

The state Department of Environmental Conservation estimates the market value of discarded clothing is nearly $130 million and recycling efforts could create more than 1,000 jobs in the state. U.S.