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How is rayon different from cotton?
Rayon is a regenerated fiber or semi-synthetic fiber that is manufactured from cellulosic fiber especially from the woof pulp. After the cost of cotton increased dramatically, there was an
Is recycled polyester really sustainable?
After the emergence of man-made and synthetic fibers, they overtook the popularity of natural fibers. And if we look at the global fiber production we will find that around 65 percent of the fibers
ALT TEX to convert food waste into wearable textiles
The future of fashion highly depends on the use of biodegradable and carbon-neutral materials. In 2018, Avneet Ghotra put the notion of converting organic food into apparel to the test.  She is
Houdini Sportswear share their secret to circularity
Houdini Sportswear, the Swedish outdoor-wear company has partnered up with Polartec to introduce Project Mono Air. The project aims to introduce the world’s first fleece jacket designed to battle
What is soy fiber?
Soy fiber (SPF) is a natural protein regenerated fiber that is obtained from soybean waste or residue. The fibers utilise the waste produced by the agro-industry and are by-product produced during
What is spider silk?
Spider silk is a natural protein fiber that is always sought after for its mechanical properties and is considered to be superior to silkworm silk. Spider silk also known as gossamer is tougher than
What are the environmental impacts of milk fiber?
• To consider milk fiber as sustainable or environmentally friendly is still a big question because the production process of the fiber releases a certain toxic chemical. Using the conventional
What is milk fiber?
Milk fiber is a bio-based semi-synthetic fiber that utilises casein protein extracted from the waste milk such as sour and spoiled milk and is then processed with certain chemicals and synthetic
What are the end uses of modal?
Modal fiber is widely used in apparel as a replacement of cotton or silk and may also be blended with cotton, wool, and other synthetic fibers. • Apparel: Modal is widely employed in the
Why recycled wool?
Every year the demand for wool keeps on increasing. But, the production of virgin wool at such large quantities is a resource-intensive job. It requires a large amount of land for sheep to graze,