Some fashion designers are trying to help the environment by using natural materials. Caroline Zimbalist, a designer from New York, makes dresses from seaweed, cornstarch, and other natural things. Her clothes have been worn by famous people. She wants to show that fashion can use better materials that are not made from oil. Today, over 60% of clothing is made from synthetic materials like polyester. These come from fossil fuels and cause pollution. Some big brands, like Adidas and Hermes, are also trying new materials such as mushroom leather.

Some of these new materials are already used in expensive clothes and sportswear. But experts say they are costly and hard to make in large amounts. Zimbalist’s fabric can melt in heat or smell bad if not dried well. Even so, many designers continue to test new ideas. Experts believe these small efforts can help bigger companies change in the future. Some companies are also checking how farms grow materials. Today, most clothes still use fossil fuels, but more people are interested in better materials. These changes may help reduce pollution and waste in the future.