Many of the clothing made in the fast fashion industry are made from synthetic materials, such as polyester and nylon, that wreak havoc on the environment. With that being said, it is important to ...

Polyester is the biggest culprit ... but as well as being the environmentally friendly choice, it also has benefits for wearers. Each material has its own unique properties but natural materials ...

New research has shown that bio-based fibres caused higher mortality, and reduced growth and reproductivity, among earthworms ...

The main disadvantage of polyester is that, like nylon, it is not biodegradable and, therefore, less environmentally friendly than other materials. In addition, the fabric often has less breathability ...

Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional ...