I spoke with experts to break down popular textile terms like Oeko-Tex certified, and define the key differences between a fabric, a weave and a fiber.

Trends, opportunities, and forecast in the global carbon fiber textile market to 2028 by end use (transportation, marine, wind energy, aerospace and defense, construction, consumer goods, and ...

Sabrina Kopf, Ph.D. in Polymer Technology, has investigated a special type of bioplastic, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), produced by bacteria. "The idea is to use these fibers in textile structures ...

Natural fibers, such as cotton and wool, are derived directly from an animal or plant. Despite a general sense that they are more environmentally friendly than synthetic fibers due to their ...

Mechanical recycling of textiles, which has been around for years, is not a fully sustainable option because the mixture of colors and fiber types typically destines textiles for downcycling into ...

• Triexta: Triexta is a type of polyester fiber that is especially soft. A relatively recent addition to the market, triexta carpet fibers are especially susceptible to stains and spills ...

Textile fiber waste helps improve the sustainability of materials. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2016 / 09 / 160907095712.htm ...

How fibers spun from gelatin could help reduce textile waste Michael Rivera, an assistant professor with The ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about dissolvable fibers ...