Ignore buzzwords and watch out for wool: how to choose more eco-friendly fabrics – and avoid greenwashing

<p>From eco-polyester to ‘vegan leather’, not all fabrics are what they seem. We asked the experts to demystify the marketing</p><p>• <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/mar/14/simple-ways-cut-down-plastic"><strong>20 simple ways to cut down on plastic (and save money)</strong></a></p><p>Do you know your EcoVero from your eco-polyester? Can you spot fabric greenwashing? I spoke with sustainable fashion experts to find out which fabrics to avoid, what to embrace, and whether polyester really is the root of all evil.</p><p>Disclaimer: if you read this and realise you already own fabrics I’ve put on the naughty step, don’t throw them out. Wear and enjoy them for as long as you can, then recycle them if possible.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/thefilter/2025/oct/03/how-to-choose-more-eco-friendly-fabrics">Continue reading...</a>