Fabric made from recycled plastic bottles helps Osprey lower its carbon footprint by up to 50%.

Unlike previous nanoporous polyethylene films and fabrics, the researchers did not have to reinforce their new woven textile - either mechanically or by blending with other fibres. (Courtesy: Svetlana ...

Engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, commonly used in plastic bags. They estimate that the new fabric may be more sustainable than cotton and other common textiles.

British textile company Camira has created a fabric collection that contains recycled plastic collected from beaches and waterways.

Turning used plastic water bottles into fabric is a sustainability effort that consumers can readily visualize.

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Adidas <ADSGn.DE> will launch new fabrics made from recycled polyester and marine plastic waste and expand the product lines that use them after the success of shoes made with the Parley for the ...

The plastic can be dyed in different colours before being woven into fabric. Because it is made up of only one type of plastic - polythene - it can be recycled into new garments time and time again.

MIT engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, commonly used in plastic bags. They estimate that the new fabric may be more sustainable than cotton and other common textiles.

Engineers have developed self-cooling fabrics from polyethylene, a material commonly used in plastic bags.