Is 100% Cotton a Sustainable Fabric?
Cotton is a type of fiber used in clothing that has a lot of potential. It has been…
Certifications to Know if Your Fabric is Ethically Produced
The reality is, the process of manufacturing fabrics is quite complicated. Not only are there different types of…
Why Do People Avoid Polyester Fabric? Should you?
Polyester is everywhere nowadays. Pull a random piece of clothing out of your closet and there’s a pretty…
How to Know if the Rayon You Purchase is Sustainably Sourced
Recently, rayon has become a popular type of fabric within the fashion industry. It’s a fairly soft fabric…
Are All Types of Linen Fabric Sustainable?
Linen is well regarded as one of the most sustainable types of fabric you can buy. It uses…
Fabric 101: Homespun Fabric
Although it’s not the most common fabric, you may at some point come across a material called homespun….
Fabric 101: Lamé
Historically, lamé fabric was made with precious metals (such as gold and silver) woven into the material, but…
Fabric 101: Gauze
When I first heard of gauze as a type of fabric, I immediately thought of medical supplies that…
Fabric 101: Lawn
Lawn fabric (usually called cotton lawn), is one of the most lightweight types of standard cotton materials. It’s…
Fabric 101: Polar Fleece
Polar fleece is the thickest type of fleece fabric, giving it excellent insulating properties. It is a type…