Author Archives: ECOSOI EN

 WHY DOES A FABRIC COMPOSITION LABEL MATTER?

Have you ever bought a shirt because the fabric felt soft and cool? After a...

WHY DO WE BUY SO MANY CLOTHES BUT STILL HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR?

You open your wardrobe and see lots of new clothes. Yet, you still cannot decide...

IS PINEAPPLE FIBER FABRIC SUSTAINABLE IF NO ONE BUYS IT?

After harvest, pineapple leaves can become raw materials for the textile industry. But what if...

BUY FEWER CLOTHES: IS IT BETTER FOR THE ENVIRONMENT?

Buying fewer clothes is often seen as a way to live more sustainably. But does...

SUSTAINABLE FASHION: DOES IT START WHEN WE BUY OR WHEN WE WEAR?

A garment labelled “eco-friendly” is not always the best choice. By contrast, ordinary clothing can...

HOW TO RECYCLE OLD CLOTHES: WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Old clothes do not always have to become waste. You can repair, exchange, or reuse...

HOW DOES THE FASHION INDUSTRY RELATE TO CLIMATE CHANGE?

A single shirt looks simple on the surface. Yet making it consumes vast natural resources....

 WHAT ARE MICROFIBERS IN TEXTILES AND WHERE DO THEY COME FROM?

Understanding microfibers in textiles requires clarifying a few common industry terms. When reading about eco-friendly...

 IS PINEAPPLE LEAF FIBER MADE FROM THE CROWN OF THE FRUIT?

When hearing about pineapple leaf fiber, many people picture the fruit itself. A common question...

WHAT STAGES CREATE THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY?

The environmental impact of the textile industry is often tied only to fabric choice. Many...