When it comes to developing sustainable fabrics, textile manufacturers have got their work cut out for them. It’s not just about improvement of current favorites like bamboo and cotton, but future-thinking research and development, as well.

Here’s a sampling of what’s being tested and what’s already arrived for you, the fashion-forward green consumer:

Nilit has introduced an eco-friendly nylon yarn that’s made from recycled polymer waste.

Australian Wool Innovation (AWI) has introduced a new range of Merino wool fabrics for applications such as active wear and sportswear.

Scabal has introduced …

Tags: Agion Technologies , Air-Dye , AWI , eco fabrics , Greensource , Indarra.dtx , Nilit , Scabal , Vermont Organic Fiber Company

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When Greensource, one of the largest suppliers of organic cotton apparel production in the world launched its private label organic jean line at Kmart and Wal-Mart this month, I became skeptical.

After all, are Wal-Mart and Kmart customers really green shoppers? Do they care about pesticide free pants?

Am I being bratty by asking?

Eco-Textile news reports that

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Tags: china , Del Forte Denim , GOTS , Greensource , organic cotton , Rejeaneration denim

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