Polyester's one big drawback: Synthetic fabrics like polyester can foster bacteria and fungi growth, and they hold onto odors. So be sure to wash polyester workout clothes soon after breaking a ...

It’s the second most used fabric for apparel and footwear, behind polyester. It can take 2,700 liters of water to produce enough cotton for a single T-shirt .

In 2020, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition announced that, based on its Higg Material Sustainability Index (Higg MSI), polyester—a synthetic fiber—was more sustainable than several natural fibers.

This sleek backpack now available in stores in Copenhagen and Zurich started life in a forest in the Philippines, where fiber from banana plants is now harvested to turn into a new type of ...

I talked to experts to learn more about common fabrics like cashmere, wool, leather and linen and how to properly care for them. Plus, I break down popular terms, like Oeko-Tex certified.