Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Bananas to fish scales: Hunt for eco-materials going on

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PARIS: Sneakers made from banana or pineapple leaves, dresses from nettles or fish scales, the search for sustainable materials has taken the fashion industry to some wild places. Experts warn these new textiles are not a quick fix for fashion’s enormous problems with over-consumption and waste, but may be a necessary step in developing cleaner … Read more