Resources
Sustainable Innovation Infosheets
Below are three short, accessible infosheets I wrote for The Biomimicry Institute based on a research collaboration with Leeds University. These infosheets synthesize current literature on biodegradability and toxicity, distilling key insights into accessible summaries designed to inform sustainable innovation across the textile industry.
TMC Signatory Webinar on Biodegradation
In this webinar, I provide a practical overview of textile biodegradation and toxicity: fundamentals, impacts of dyes/finishes, synthetic vs. cellulosic behavior, and priority research gaps—based on work with the Biomimicry Institute and University of Leeds.
Future Fabric Expo, London - June 2025
In this brief video highlight from the Future Fabric Expo in London in June 2025, I share tips and lessons learned in the application of LCA to new innovations. Those in attendance walked away from the bootcamp with practical guidance that can save money and time.
Circulatory now! By Libby Sommer
When fiber “swaps” deliver mixed results, one lever stands out: keep garments in use longer. In this article I wrote for Bleckman, an International logistics company serving the global fashion industry, I explain why durability, repair, and reuse beat ambiguous LCA trade-offs across materials—backed by EU policy momentum (Right to Repair, EPR) and cost-per-wear data from resale. The takeaway: don’t wait for next-gen fibers; design and operate for longevity today.
