Is Bamboo Eco Friendly & Sustainable For Fibres, Fabric & Textiles?

Is Bamboo Eco Friendly & Sustainable For Fibres, Fabric & Textiles?

We’ve already put together guides about some of the most eco friendly fibres and fabrics, and the least eco friendly fibres and fabrics. In the guide below though, we look at how sustainable and eco friendly Bamboo might be according to different sustainability measures.   Summary – How Sustainable & Eco Friendly Is Bamboo For … Read more

What Are Lyocell, Modal & TENCEL? – Differences, Similarities, & More

What Are Lyocell, Modal & TENCEL? - Differences, Similarities, & More

There can sometimes be some confusion over what lyocell, modal and TENCEL are, and how they relate to each other. In this guide, we outline the similarities and differences between these fibres, and also provide other relevant information and descriptions of each fibre. The guide below compliments our other guides about rayon, lyocell and modal, … Read more

Is Hemp Sustainable & Eco Friendly For Fibres, Fabric & Textiles?

Is Hemp Sustainable & Eco Friendly For Fibres, Fabric & Textiles?

We’ve already put together guides about some of the most eco friendly fibres and fabrics, and the least eco friendly fibres and fabrics. In the guide below, we look at how Hemp rates in terms of sustainability and eco friendliness according to different measures. We also include some basic information about what Hemp is, what … Read more

GMO Regulations, Testing & Pre-Market Review, Approval, & Labelling In Different Countries

GMO Regulations, Testing & Pre-Market Review, Approval, & Labelling In Different Countries

Different countries have different requirements & processes when it comes to the assessment of GM crops and foods (both before becoming a crop, and before getting into the food supply or hitting the commercial market). Some have specific regulations, whilst others don’t, and there can be different requirements during the testing and pre-market review, approval, … Read more

What Are GMOs? – Overview Of Types, Uses, Examples, Stats & Facts, & More

What Are GMOs? - Overview Of Types, Uses, Examples, Stats & Facts, & More

This guide is intended as a very basic introductory overview of GMOs. We outline and discuss some of the most important basic information about GMOs in general, and specifically GMO crops and food.   Summary – An Overview Of GMOs Below we outline: – What GMOs are – The difference between selective breeding vs genetic … Read more

Organic Cotton vs Regular Cotton: Comparison, Differences, & Which Is Better?

Organic Cotton vs Regular/Conventional Cotton: Differences, & Which Is Better?

We’ve already put together some other guides on both conventional cotton and organic cotton elsewhere on the site, and we’ve linked to those guides below. This guide is a comparison guide of organic cotton vs regular cotton. We look at what the main differences might be, which one might be better if you are looking … Read more

Pros & Cons Of Organic Cotton (Benefits & Disadvantages)

Pros & Cons (Benefits & Disadvantages) Of Organic Cotton

In this guide, we list some of the potential pros and cons of organic cotton.  These pros and cons could be useful to consider when comparing organic cotton to conventional cotton, along with other textile fibres and materials. This guide also compliments our separate guide which specifically focusses on the sustainability and eco friendliness of … Read more