Though global fiber production declined in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the market share for preferred fiber and materials continues to increase. For instance, the global fiber production nearly doubled from 58 million tons in 2000 to 109...

Around the world consumers track packages through shipment and delivery. Some track family members via phone location. But what about following the creation and life of an article of clothing before purchasing it? Product passports allow just that.

According to a 2021 study conducted by the American Pet Products Association, 70% of U.S. consumer households (~84.9 million households) own at least one pet. Additionally, in 2020 there were an estimated 89.82 million household pets in Europe....

Laundry can feel like a never ending chore–sorting, treating stains, washing, drying, folding, putting away, and starting all over again. It’s common to add a dryer sheet to a load in an effort to soften textiles, improve odor, and lessen static....

Fashion is getting faster. For example, Edited’s most recent sustainability report showed that fast-fashion retailers dropped 19% more fresh styles in 2021 than 2020. Also, at five fast-fashion brands, 57% of online products have been listed for...

Eco-anxiety is a growing concern among young people. For instance, a recent survey on the topic from the University of Bath included 10,000 people, ages 16–25. The respondents live in the U.K., the United States, Australia, Brazil, Finland, France,...

As the new year begins, many set goals for what they hope to accomplish. However, setting goals and accomplishing them are two different things. Therefore, these steps from Lucidchart (n.d.) can help in learning how to set goals that can be easily...

The purpose of ProTecht® In recent years, the fashion industry has diligently pursued making the manufacturing process of textile products more sustainable. These improvements in the manufacturing process often focus on topics such as...

As we come to the end of another full year, we invite you to take a few minutes to review some of the many industry topics we have shared. This guide provides a recap of some of the 2021 ProTecht blog posts. We hope you enjoy reviewing the...

While 2021 held more hope than 2020, there are still mixed feelings about what 2022 will bring, in consumer trends and in all areas of life. McKinsey’s The State of Fashion 2021 predicts that difficult conditions will continue with further...