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Fabric guides

Fabric guides

Confused about which fabrics are the most sustainable, and which are damaging the planet, our people and its animals? It’s sometimes hard to know which to choose. Here are some great guides to help you out!

Does polyester underwear cause infertility? Maybe. We look at some of the main studies exposing the shocking truth about polyester and infertility.

Acrylic fabric is commonly used in fashion, but treated with chemicals and made from fossil fuels, is acrylic clothing toxic?

A core part of the fashion sector, wool is found in everything from winter jumpers to evening dresses, but what are wool's issues and is wool cruelty-free?

Meta: Organic cotton is a favourite of the sustainable sector. How’s it different from regular cotton and what are the advantages and disadvantages of organic cotton?

Bamboo viscose has been growing increasingly popular. But what is it and in the debate of bamboo viscose vs cotton, which is better?

Found in shirts, dresses, and even lingerie, cupro promises a sustainable alternative to unethical silks, but what is cupro fabric, and is cupro sustainable?

Nylon has long been a popular synthetic fabric in the fashion industry, but is it eco-friendly? Let's look at its environmental impact.

Silk has been a prized material for thousands of years, but is modern mulberry silk production ethical or sustainable, and how can it be improved?

Hemp is an ancient fabric that is receiving increasing attention, but should we use it and how do hemp clothes benefit us and the world?

Is your favourite leather jacket bad for the planet, and is faux leather any better? Here's all you need to know about the sustainability of leather.

Viscose is an incredibly popular fabric in the fashion sector. We take a look at what exactly viscose is and if viscose is eco-friendly.

Faux fur might be a cruelty-free choice, but it also comes with troubling health hazards and environmental issues. So, how toxic is faux fur, exactly?

As pollution levels grow, creating an industry built on biodegradable fabrics is vital, but which fabrics are biodegradable?

The very fabric that our clothes are made from has an environmental impact. When building a sustainable wardrobe, what is the most sustainable fabric?

Is linen more eco friendly than cotton? We take a look at the pros and cons of this earth-friendly fibre and discover why linen fabric deserves some love!

From a typical pair of jeans to sporty jackets, denim is a must-have fabric for all fashion lovers. But how sustainable is denim really?

As fashion's struggle with waste grows, deadstock fabric may form part of the solution. But what is deadstock fabric and is it sustainable?

Sustainable fabrics are becoming increasingly prominent in the fashion world. Recycled cotton fabric is one such textile, is it sustainable?

Seeking an ethical & sustainable replacement for leather? Read our guide to the best plant-based alternatives to leather & where to find them.

All you need to know on the pros and the cons of recycled polyester fabric and 9 great ethical brands using recycled PET.

What everyone should know about why ethical and sustainable fashion is important, from people to planet to animals and how to shop better.

Want to build an ethical and sustainable wardrobe but don't know where to start? Optimise what you have, downsize better & shop meaningfully!

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