Zips, buttons, and labels all stand in the way of recycling our clothing. But removing them can be time, cost, and labor-intensive.

A talismanic tunic made in Mali during the 20th century. The “charm gown” protects its wearer both spiritually and physically by being decorated with powerful inscriptions and a special mixture. (all ...

Circular design guidelines and the growing demand for technical fabrics have placed a greater emphasis on textiles in recent years. Fiber manufactures and textile mills have adopted consumer-focused ...

For over a decade, investment and expectations have been funnelled into textile-to-textile recycling, with a groundswell of emerging technologies promising to turn fashion’s trash back into treasure.