Love sustainability? Into circular fashion? Apply to be a PA Fibershed University Ambassador and help grow a local, ethical textile economy. You’ll help spread the word, host events, and rep your campus in a statewide network of change-makers. More: pafibershed.org/ambassadorpr...

In today’s renewed focus on American manufacturing, political leaders are calling for domestic investment in technology—but too often, "textiles" get left out of the convo entirely. On our blog today, read our case for why textiles *are* a critical area of technology: fibershed.org/2025/06/05/t...

For centuries, cotton’s been bred to produce more, faster—no matter the cost. Now, a growing U.S. network is flipping the script with Climate Beneficial™ Verified cotton: rooted in soil health, farmer equity, and real climate impact. More here → fibershed.org/2025/05/30/c...

Our Climate Beneficial™ Verified site unites cotton + wool producers under one program to regenerate land, strengthen farm economies, and verify outcomes you can trace back to the soil. 🌱 Check it out: climatebeneficial.com

Proud to be included in Everlane’s Fund report—alongside partners Seed2Shirt!— for supporting the expansion of Climate Beneficial™ cotton. We helped 6 six farms transition 120+ acres to regenerative production, cultivating 170K lbs of Climate Beneficial™ cotton: www.everlane.com/assets/impac...

Our Climate Beneficial™ Verified (CBV) wool aims to help reshape what American textiles can be—with a framework grounded in land stewardship, regional supply chains, and verified climate outcomes. Read more: climatebeneficial.com/news/us-wool...

We’re proud to celebrate Tameka Peoples of Seed2Shirt, recently honored as Manufacturer of the Year at the ISAIC Honors. This award is a recognition of her visionary leadership in sustainable manufacturing, innovation, and workforce advocacy. 👏

We’re excited to share this upcoming workshop in Japan featuring Nihon Akane—Japanese madder, a native dye plant treasured for its soft red hues and now increasingly rare due to the difficulty of cultivation.

A camp pillow made from *wool*—not plastic. Natural fill, organic cotton, fully washable. Designed by a family who wanted their outdoor gear to match their sustainable values. Support bringing this brilliant (and needed!) project to life on @kickstarter.com: www.kickstarter.com/projects/woo...

🌿 Meet Bodega Pastures 🌿 A multigenerational, community-powered ranch in West Sonome, their sheep produce beautiful yarn processed by regional partners, and dyed with mushrooms and lichen—rooted in place, but globally inspiring.

Wool pellets are a brilliant, climate-smart solution that turns overlooked "waste wool" into powerful plant food. How does it work? Let us, ahem, spin you a yarn...

Each month, Fibershed hosts events that invite you to learn, connect, and get involved. From hands-on workshops to thoughtful gatherings, there’s always something fun happening. Check out—and register for!—upcoming events on our calendar 💓 fibershed.org/events/

Join us at the Fibershed Learning Center for a hands-on flax-to-linen workshop with master weaver Sandy Fisher. 🌾 Learn to plant, harvest, rett, and process flax fiber using traditional tools like the brake, scutch, and hackles. Reserve your spot 🔜 fibershed.org/event/flax-p...

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The Earth gives us soil, fiber, and color—everything. On Earth Day, we remember our role in giving back. Fibershed is building a textile system that restores land, supports local economies, and reconnects us to the source. 🌱 (Photo by Paige Green.)

We are so grateful to have hosted the Half Day Regenerative Food & Fiber Retreat alongside Rethink the Runway and From Soil to Soul at the Fibershed Learning Center and Black Mountain Ranch as a way to usher in SF Climate Week and explore with one another the intersectionality of food and fiber. ✨

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Head out on a biodiversity hike w/ Damon Tighe at Black Mountain Ranch (home of Fibershed!). Learn to spot hidden life—fungi, bugs, plants—and log it all on iNaturalist. ➡️ Happening 11/27 from 10AM - 2PM. Register here: www.eventbrite.com/e/documentin...

🌱 What does farming have to do with fashion? Everything. Watch as New York Textile Lab's Harmony Varner explains how Climate Beneficial™ fiber is changing the way we think about textiles. Then, read more about our partnership and its impact: buff.ly/oMI0KjD

In this conversation, Emily Oertling, an Assistant Professor at Sacramento State University, shares her journey into academia, the challenges of reshaping #FashionEducation, and the importance of bridging industry expectations with ethical and regenerative practices. 💡

🌼 Join the Transhumance Festival, an annual celebration that reconnects people to the land, on April 12 in Petaluma! 🌼 The festival reintroduces the practice of #transhumance—the tradition of moving livestock from one grazing ground to another in a seasonal cycle: www.sassyandgrassy.com

🎥 Listen to New York Textile Lab founder Laura Sansone explain why reconnecting designers to the fiber value chain is critical for creating a regenerative textile future. 📖 Read the full story and learn more about our partnership here: fibershed.org/2025/03/12/c...

Are you located near Chico, California? Join our friends at Golden State Linen (formerly Chico Flax) for their spring harvest next weekend! Learn more here: goldenstatelinen.com/events 🗓️ March 29 & March 30 ⏰ 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days 📍 3239 Rodeo Avenue

Fibershed's new digital zine "Woven Futures: Envisioning a Regenerative Textile World" explores what’s possible when we center regeneration, equity, and climate resilience in our fiber systems. 🌱 Access your free copy here:

Thrilled to see that @fibershed.bsky.social has joined Bluesky! Along with several other local Fibershed organizations!!! @nnefibershed.bsky.social !!! Woot! Welcome to the conversation here. 🧶 🧵🪡🐏🦙🐇🌾 #knitting

🧵 The New York Carbon Farm Network, created by New York Textile Lab in partnership with Fibershed, is a first-of-its-kind purchasing cooperative where independent designers pool resources to source Climate Beneficial™ fiber from regional farms. Learn more here. #RegenerativeTextiles #CarbonFarming

In our latest newsletter, we spotlight several Fibershed community members who embody what it truly means to care for soil and contribute to the local economy. 🌱 Explore it here: us10.campaign-archive.com?e=3f1245a06f... ✉️ Not subscribed? Join our email community: fibershed.org/subscribe/?u...

Explore the Pembina Fibershed's journey of growing flax for linen production in the new book "Flax to Linen" by Shannon Bahuaud—now available for pre-order. 🌱👏 Profits will support the Pembina Fibershed—a #FibershedAffiliate in Manitoba, Canada. Pre-order your copy: buff.ly/OUO2A3U

"I'm always rooting and cheering for everyone who is trying to make it work within their region." 👏🌱🌐 Fibershed Executive Director Rebecca Burgess recently joined Andrea Cheong for a new episode of the "Fashion Our Future" podcast. Tune in: buff.ly/UvSsFys

The latest issue of Southern Cultures asks how we might imagine a progressive way forward for textiles in the U.S., with attention to sustainability, craft preservation, cultural heritage, justice and equity, entrepreneurship, and global economics. Explore it here: buff.ly/K2Z682p

Funding from the Fibershed Micro-Grant Program supported the expansion of Fiber Pool 2.0 in the Southern California Fibershed's network through partnerships with a cashmere goat ranch & artisan brands for wool & wool-cashmere blends. Read more in our Annual Report: buff.ly/3EK0I1m

"Every thread carries the story of the land, the sheep, and the hands that shaped it, making the final garment not just clothing, but a reflection of that journey,” says Allison Reilly, a textile and clothing designer and shepherd based in West Marin. 🪡 Read more here.

Fibershed’s 2024 Annual Report highlights a year of growth, impact, and meaningful collaborations that are redefining what’s possible for climate-beneficial fiber and dye systems. 🌱 Explore it here: https://buff.ly/3EK0I1m

We're hiring! Fibershed seeks a Climate Beneficial Agricultural Manager to join our team. Learn more and apply here: https://buff.ly/3EP24YJ

A recent study found microplastics in 99% of seafood samples—with the highest levels found in shrimp. Read more on @theguardian.com:

In relationship with the Kashia Pomo Cultural Department and in community with sheep, cotton plants, poetry, friends, neighboring ranchers, & dance, brontë velez and Jiordi Rosales are co-stewarding The School for Inclement Weather, also known as bellweather. 🌱 Read more: https://buff.ly/41lplKM

In our latest newsletter, hear from Laura Sansone of New York Textile Lab who fosters relationships between fiber producers & designers to build an ecosystem rooted in transparency, care, & regional identity: https://buff.ly/3X1DXfA 🌼 Not subscribed? Sign up here! https://buff.ly/3xl0J4a

Support American-grown fiber by contributing to Fibershed's Resilience Fund! 💪🌱 Your contribution today ensures that the systems we’re building—holistic, nature-based and farmer-led—continue, regardless of shifting political winds: https://buff.ly/3X0ud5f

Join us in rethinking fashion. Sign up for the Fibershed Sustainable Closet Audit today! ✨ https://buff.ly/3NOQNJo

Congratulations to Fibershed community members who were named California Farm Champions by @caff-famfarms.bsky.social. 👏 Rizpah Bellard was named New Farmer of The Year & Fibershed Producer Member Rancho Las Palmas was named Ecological Farmer of the Year.

Learning opportunity! Join our colleagues at @ucrangelands.bsky.social for the 2025 Rustici Rangeland Science Symposia on February 18 at @ucdavis.bsky.social. This year's event will address transformational shifts in environment, policy, & society. Register here: https://buff.ly/430NXd9