There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...
Polyester is the most widely-used clothing fiber in the world, as it's inexpensive and doesn't crease. Recycled bottles are now being used to produce synthetic materials and is as cheap as virgin ...
Polyester is ubiquitous in our wardrobes. Valued for its strength, lightness, and ease of care, this synthetic fabric has become a staple. Yet, questions persist about its effects on our health and ...
The fashion industry might not be the first that comes to mind as a superuser of fossil fuels. But modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas ...
The new technique can help break mixed-fiber clothing back down into feedstock for future textiles. Less than 1% of clothing is recycled, and most of the rest ends up dumped in a landfill or burned. A ...
At some point, we’ve all pulled a favorite top or athletic jacket out of the dryer and wondered: Did this get smaller? The conversation around fabrics is full of myths, and “does polyester shrink” ...
As the world’s petroleum resources grow more and more scarce, transportation won’t be the only sector in need of reinvention. The very clothes on our backs might have to change. The fashion industry ...
Editor’s note: This content was originally published on NetComposites.com. NetComposites was acquired by CompositesWorld’s parent company, Gardner Business Media, in February 2020. Polyester resins ...