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Are Next-Gen Synthetic Fibers the Future of Sustainable Textiles?

Modern Farmer

Fashion contributes around 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, second only to big oil. When it comes to spinning, according to Bloom Labs , costs can be two to three times higher than with oil-based yarns because the melt-spun machines used by the apparel industry don’t work with these fledgling fibers.

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