You may not think of cotton unless you're out shopping for clothing, but it remains an economically important and lucrative American crop. The U.S. was the world's third-largest producer of cotton ...

Organic clothing is a fast growing industry, and organic cotton is becoming more and more popular. But why should we buy it and wear it? The rising worldwide tide of environmental concern has grabbed ...

This goes beyond recycling. Worn Again Technologies, headquartered in London, says it's developed a chemical process to turn used polyester and cotton clothing, along with PET plastic bottles and ...

The Comfort Game‑Changer Fabrics that incorporate spandex - also known as elastane or Lycra - stand out for offering ...

Be inspired by this slow-fashion project and learn how to grow cotton from seed, then process, spin, weave, and sew homespun clothing. Gardens are wonderful places. We can feed ourselves from them, ...

It’s long been known that blue jeans should be washed as infrequently as possible to preserve the fabric and the environment.

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: Is there any way to ask fabric manufacturers to start using more cotton in clothes? I have stopped buying clothes because they irritate my skin. Also, all those rayons, nylons ...

Words of caution about wearing cotton are being tossed around social media: "#CottonKills." It's a long-running debate where people are claiming that wearing layers made of cotton when you're ...