A new study finds that virgin polyester carries a heavy environmental burden, but recycled polyester isn't a silver bullet, ...

Is polyester clothing safe to wear? I asked textile experts about polyester’s breathability and its impact on skin and the ...

Water pollution by industrial effluent like organic dyes is now one of the critical issues worldwide. The growing concentration of dye pollutants in water is hazardous. It causes significant ...

Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes -- nature's tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more ...

Incorporating fluorine into certain polyesters accelerates polymer chain formation, makes longer chains accessible, and enables targeted modification of the material's properties. As a result, ...

This isn’t your parent’s polyester. The old anti-fashion scratchy fabric of yesteryear with a low-level environmental standing has evolved into a higher-functioning, desirable fiber often derived from ...

Synthetic clothing consists of a blend of different textiles. Synthetic materials have been around since the mid-twentieth century and have become the most used fibers over the past few decades.

Nafeesah Attah is a self-proclaimed “OG fast fashion shopper.” Attah, a lawyer and social media influencer, would typically go after the best deal, not paying much attention to the quality. But her ...

For its many benefits, some construction workers may choose to wear apparel made of polyester fabric. According to information from Apex Mills, a technical textile supplier in New York, polyester is a ...

The activewear giant has used chemical recycling to make jersey for 16 teams competing in the tournament. But the technique is unlikely to help solve fashion’s waste issue.