In the early 20 th century, textile developers applied their new-found technological prowess to make synthetic materials: petrochemical-based polymer blended textiles with improved durability, ...

In theory, textile-to-textile recycling has the potential to revolutionize the way garment waste is managed on a global scale ...

And now we also make synthetic textiles out of fossil fuels like oil ... By swapping unwanted stuff with friends or donating to a second-hand shop. Or by turning our old clothes into something ...