The Microfiber Consortium

The Microfiber Consortium is an industry-led organization dedicated to reducing the environmental impact of microfiber pollution from textiles. Microfibers are tiny particles shed from clothing and fabrics during washing, which often escape into water systems and harm aquatic life. The Consortium strives to develop testing standards, best practices, and innovative solutions—such as improved fabrics and filtration technologies—aimed at minimizing microfiber release. By promoting collaboration among brands, researchers, and manufacturers, it aims to make synthetic textiles more sustainable and protect ecosystems from microfiber pollution.