WSJ reports— “New Sustainable Fabrics: Lionfish Leather, CO2 Fibers and More”
ORIGINALLY REPORTED By Chavie Lieber FOR THE WALL STREET JOURNAL. Read Full Article.
“Scientists are hoping to start a fashion trend: making clothes from materials that reduce environmental harm.
They’re developing new textiles that could curb the industry’s reliance on resource-intensive cotton and plastic-filled polyester. Potential benefits include cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions and slowing the pace of deforestation.
Big brands such as Lululemon and H&M are already investing in what they see as the future of textile innovation.
Here are some of the materials that scientists hope to see on shelves in the next three to five years. “
