Most of the discussion in sustainable textiles has centered around the fibers–manufacturers making a switch to organic cotton, or creating fabrics from natural, easily-renewable materials like bamboo ...

Achieving sustainability in home furnishings is a work in progress. Saana Baker (Photo by Rayon Richards) For example, over the past five years, the most significant development in the textile ...

The Bird Island Cultural Centre is playing host to an exhibit by textile artist Heather MacKenzie through the month of March. MacKenzie, of Minneapolis, weaves in challenging ways and takes ...

Gaston College students interested in studying the manufacturing of textiles will soon have not only a new program, but also a new building for classes. Gaston College partnered with North Carolina ...