Cotton has long been a staple in fashion, but the rise of cheap, mass-produced clothing — known as 'fast fashion' — has led many consumers to buy cheaper, synthetic fabrics. Now, there’s now a growing ...

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As the weather warms, many of us reach for light-coloured clothes in natural fabrics, such as cotton and ...

Analysis: as more of us aim to be sustainable fashion consumers, knowing about the make-up of garments and fabrics is key When it comes to fashion, the behaviour of many consumers has changed. Indeed, ...

The RealReal used data from Textile Exchange to explore the far-reaching prevalence of polyester, including in the fast fashion industry. - New Africa // Shutterstock The RealReal used data from ...

Ralph Lauren approaches the Australian Open as an opportunity to put a new idea on the table. That new idea comes in the form of a new all-natural cotton performance fabric meant to provide a ...

Experts warn laundry habits can worsen the problem. Fabric softeners, for example, can introduce chemical residues that coat ...

Ultramarathon runner Steve Tidball remembers the extreme events that ignited his interest in sourcing simple, natural materials for clothing. “My brother and I used to race around the world. He was ...

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You probably have a favourite cotton T-shirt or a dress that you have worn for years. I certainly do. I have cotton T-shirts that are six or seven years old, which went through more than one hundred ...