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‘Silky’ doesn’t mean it’s made from silk – how confusing textile language can harm the environment

‘Silky’ doesn’t mean it’s made from silk – how confusing textile language can harm the environment

Brands can imply a product inherits the cultural value of silk – even when the fibre itself is fossil-fuel derived or heavily chemically processed.

wednesday 10

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Rebecca van Amber

Why are new tea towels worse at drying dishes than older ones?

This might change how you think about all your household textiles.

09.02.2026 9

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Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know

In Australia, clothing doesn’t have to carry a label with its fibre contents. That means we don’t always know how flammable a garment might be.

23.01.2025 9

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Rebecca van Amber