Marimekko will soon make its fabric out of wood. In 2017, the cult Finnish design brand partnered with a fabric innovation startup to start developing wood pulp-based fabric, featuring its iconic, ...

Katherine Martinko is an expert in sustainable living. She holds a degree in English Literature and History from the University of Toronto. Bamboo fabric is made from fibers that have been harvested ...

Spinnova has found a way to spin any cellulose–wood, potato peels, even old T-shirts–into new, strong fiber. In a new pilot factory in Jyväskylä, Finland–a city surrounded by forests and known in part ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Roberts-Islam is a London-based writer covering sustainability. In the fast-growing next-gen materials market, cellulose ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Before the dawn of synthetic dyes, all fabric was colored with ...

You’ve probably looked at the tags on your clothes or bedding and tried to make sense of what it all means. These tags have a long list of terms and pictures that may look familiar but also confusing ...