2nd ed: Re-entering the sewing world, I picked up this book to learn more about fabric types, and wow, did not disappoint! This edition also had a section in the intro about sustainability and the environmental impact of the clothing industry. It's sickening, to be frank, and hence my interest in understanding fabric/textiles better. Organized well, a lot of information in concise, easy to read chunks w/great photography.

Also, natural fibers are not the surefire way to go: There is a ton of waste, pollutants, and land usage to factor in to sustainability. Plus it isn't consistently recyclable. I'm not advocating for plastics everywhere but we need to be a lot more mindful about how many articles of clothing we really need. If we can't give up consumerist low-use habits, at least go for synthetics that can be recycled easily.