Do you have it in green? The living fabrics that can help clean the air

Fabrics that can suck CO2 from the atmosphere are among breakthroughs that can help tackle the climate emergencyMushroom, pineapple and algae: it sounds like the topping for a rather unusual pizza. In fact, they could be the crucial ingredients in the wardrobe of the future as growing numbers of designers try to create fashion that doesn't harm the environment.Examine a garment's care label and you may find that it was made out of pineapple stalks or cactus leaves, or a tote bag was woven with thread made from banana trees. From mushroom leather to algae T-shirts, the search is on for alternative materials with smaller carbon footprints. And the latest result are carbon-negative clothes made with algae that absorb carbon dioxide from the air. Continue reading...