Marimekko will soon make its fabric out of wood. In 2017, the cult Finnish design brand partnered with a fabric innovation startup to start developing wood pulp-based fabric, featuring its iconic, ...

New fabric samples made for Lululemon are identical to the proprietary fabric that the company uses to make high-end yoga pants. But the fabric is the first to be made with recycled carbon emissions.

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Elastane, commonly known as spandex, is a petroleum-based fiber known for its long-adored stretch and comfortable feel. Lycra is another familiar name for this fabric, although this is not a synonym ...

The hotter the world gets, the more people will turn up the air-conditioning. But cooling air requires energy, which generates greenhouse gas emissions. In the U.S., air conditioners contribute more ...