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No Fabric Is Simply "Sustainable": A Lifecycle Framework for Judging Organic Cotton, Tencel, and Recycled Polyester
No single fabric is inherently "sustainable"; a garment's true environmental impact depends on its entire lifecycle, from sourcing and production to use and disposal. Evaluating materials like organic cotton, Tencel, and recycled polyester requires a comprehensive framework that considers trade-offs across all stages, rather than relying on labels alone.
Maya Feldman·October 28, 2026
