The fashion and textiles industries are coming together to help reduce the amount of microplastics released from synthetic fibers, combining science and design into different potential solutions.
This is the third and last instalment of our spotlight series on microplastics. In part one, we took a deep dive into what…
Global warming, deforestation, pollution, ocean acidification, overpopulation, waste disposal: the environment is a recurring topic in our conversations. Day after day and disaster after another, multilateral organizations debate climate issues while governments combat drastic environmental changes. Yet, we’ve overlooked the significance of our role as citizens and stewards of the…
In our last article Microplastics 101, we introduced our readers to the topic of microplastics; where they come from, the threat to human and environmental health and tips of how we can all reduce the harmful effects of this pollutant. Now we want to tell you exactly what Aquafil, the…
Just as the name suggests, microplastics are minute plastic particles typically less than 5mm in size. They are a direct result of plastic-based materials, such as textiles, the fishing and agricultural industries and general waste. Microplastics are a huge concern to human and marine life as well as the natural…
If sheltering in place left you with the thought of that empty, dull spot of the house where a beautiful rug would become a statement piece, or if you are looking for some artistic inspiration in the house to make it more cozy, colorful or special, here are 6 eco-friendly…
It’s now quite clear that we will be wearing face masks for some time and will have to use them in different occasions. So, just like all our outfits and accessories, they will gradually adapt to our style and become a way to make a fashion statement, be creative and…
A seven-step guide in fostering supplier and customer relationships to reach your sustainability goals
This year it was not possible to have the NeoCon tradeshow in Chicago, with millions of visitors from all the US and abroad to check out the latest trends in commercial design. But we decided to take this opportunity to ponder and think how we would like our own virtual…
We’re thrilled to be celebrating nine years since our ECONYL® regenerated nylon was created and launched to the market. It’s strange to be celebrating these days, but we are living in a moment of great reflection, so it becomes natural to see our story in connection with so much that…
