Cork is being used in the apparel industry as a lightweight fabric and insulator. Most people equate cork with wine stop…
Fiber Watch: Tencel the Tenable
Have you ever worn a eucalyptus tree? You may have worn eucalyptus since Tencel, the fiber and fabric made out of eucaly…
Fiber Watch: The Bast is Yet to Come
Bast is a fiber group that includes hemp, flax, jute, nettles and the less familiar kenaf. The plants in this fiber grou…
Pulling the Wool Off Our Eyes
Understanding the organic behind the wool. Technically wool is organic, but the processes involved in turning the fiber …
Fiber Watch: The Sartorial Sting of Nettles
The look, the feel of nettle. If you’ve ever walked through a patch of nettles or accidentally brushed your arm on them,…
Interview: Lingerie Line Enamore Promotes Design Over Eco
An interview with Enamore founders Rachel Braund and Gauruv Malhan. The sustainable fashion market is growing, making it…