In this conversation, Emily Oertling shares her journey into academia, the challenges of reshaping fashion education, and the importance of bridging industry expectations with ethical and regenerative practices. The post Rewriting the Rules: Rethinking Fashion Education for a Sustainable Future […]

How farmers, designers, and small brands are reshaping the textile industry through regional collaboration, ethical sourcing, and regenerative practices—proving that a sustainable future for fashion is already in motion. The post Connecting Farms, Designers, and Markets: A Model for a […]

Designer and shepherd Allison Reilly transforms raw wool into woven fabric, blending artistry with holistic design. From tending sheep to crafting textiles, her work honors the land and the slow, intentional process behind every thread. The post From Fleece to Fabric: Allison Reilly’s […]

written by Stephany Wilkes photography by Paige Green “We have this idea that land is untouchable, that to touch land is disturbance,” brontë velez says. “Well, we need to become The post bellweather: Fire Medicine, Fire Craft appeared first on Fibershed.

In 2022, the U.S. reached a historic inflection point when congressionally approved federal grants were allocated through agencies like the USDA, Department of Energy, and Environmental Protection Agency. These investments The post Help Secure the Future of Climate-Beneficial Agriculture appeared […]

Across fields, farms, and fiber mills, a quiet transformation is taking place—one rooted in soil health, environmental resilience, and a deep commitment to reshaping the way we produce durable goods The post Building a Healthier Fiber Future: Highlights from Fibershed’s 2024 Annual […]

  Signups are open for NJ Fibershed’s Harvest Initiative, a new project offering fiber artists a space to connect with the land, to experience their craft from seed to textile.

Laura Sansone, founder of New York Textile Lab, is redefining the textile industry by fostering regenerative, bioregional fiber systems that connect farmers, designers, and ecosystems through transparency and care. The post Designing for Connection: How New York Textile Lab is Reimagining the Fiber […]

Fibershed’s 2024 Carbon Farm Impact Report highlights significant progress in climate-smart agriculture through the Climate Beneficial™ Program. Since its inception in 2016, the program has supported over 180,000 acres, with The post Advancing Climate Beneficial™ Agriculture […]

  Today, U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) and Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), alongside Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), unveiled findings from the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) first-ever federal report on textile waste The post U.S. Government Releases Landmark Report on […]

In 2023, Fibershed posted a popular series on Instagram focused on microplastics and clothing. Check out the full series here, and follow us on Instagram for more posts like these. The post Instagram Roundup: 5 Posts on Microplastics & Clothing appeared first on Fibershed.

(Image: Maaike Bernstrom/Ocean Hour Farm) Ocean Hour Farm is a center for education, scientific research, and demonstration of regenerative agricultural practices based in Newport, Rhode Island. The farm centers on