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Microfibre Pollution / Washing

30 October 2023

 4 minutes
demonstrated that the structure of the textiles had a more pronounced effect on fibre shedding than the type of fibre itself. Fibre type had no significant influence on shedding. Notably, woven textiles shed fewer fibres compared to their knitted counterparts.

Doing Laundry by Hand Sheds Just As Many Microfibres As Machine Washing

A new research shows that washing clothing by hand can shed just as many microfibres as laundry washed in a machine and resolving this pollution problem requires changes in how textiles are designed, manufactured and traded on a global scale.

By
  • Deirdre McKay
  • Kelly Sheridan
  • Thomas Stanton
 Analysis
Textile Forensics / Fabrics

20 October 2023

 2 minutes
Even after four weeks, the lowest percentage of remaining fibres was 33.4%. This indicates that it is extremely valuable to search for fibre evidence even after a long exposure time.

Research Shows Fabric Evidence Can Survive Underwater for Weeks

Research findings on fibre persistence on fabrics submerged underwater reveal a fairly high tenacity rate, promising to revolutionise forensic sciences.

By
  • Staff Writer
Young India Fashion Survey 2025
Textile Recycling Expo
ITF Intertex Portugal 2025
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Product Impact / New Study Report
Understanding that the environmental crisis is more than just carbon emissions will ensure that as companies work to reduce their carbon footprint, they are aware of how their business impacts the environment on other fronts. Failure to do so risks shifting impact from one category to another unknowingly.

Raw Materials and Manufacturing Account for 90% of Fashion Product’s Environmental Footprint

  • Special Correspondent

25 April 2025
Circularity Narratives / Crystal International Interview
To support actions against climate crisis, Crystal International announced in March 2022 its commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. It is part of Forum for the Future's Enabling Systemic Circularity in Fashion project. Forum for the Future is a leading international sustainability organisation focused on enabling systemic and urgent action in three potentially game-changing areas.

Focus Should Be on Collective Responsibility that Foster Transparency and Shared Accountability

  • Subir Ghosh

17 April 2025