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By developing reusable and washable antimicrobial wipes, scientists at the US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are aiming to find sustainable alternatives to reduce environmental waste from the disposal of single-use antimicrobial wipes.

Three US engineers have devised a textile, modelled on the polar bear’s fur, that could keep people snug in the Arctic cold.

More than 50 contractors and manufacturers violate the Fair Labor Standards Act with employers illegally paying workers part or all their wages off the books, with payroll records either deliberately forged or not provided, according to a garment survey.

Fast fashion juggernaut Shein’s $55 million incubator programme in the US is set to add 500 more designers this year to its existing roster of 3000, pushing its aggressive plans for the region.

Online resale is the fastest-growing sector in the US with the secondhand market expected to grow 21% annually on average over the next 5 years, reaching $38 billion by 2027, says new research.

The developing adaptive clothing market is limited with garments that lack in design and functionality as also aesthetic, and online retail is neither user-friendly and nor does it have features that aid accessibility, says a research.

In a severe blow to fast fashion brand Shein and just ahead of its plans to be listed on a US stock exchange within the year, a campaign to “shut down” the brand has been launched to "protect American consumers" and ensure a level-playing field.

Materials science company Pangaia has launched its first denim product — an oversized jacket — made entirely from cotton textile waste.

Waking up to the potential adverse health impacts associated with PFAS exposure, the American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) has for the first time included per- and polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) as a class of chemicals in its latest Restricted Substance List (RSL).

Sorting and recycling could be more effective if a tag made of photonic fibres is woven into the fabric. A team of researchers has done just that and is now evaluating ways to move forward with the commercialisation of the technology.