Is cotton at the core of the apparel industry’s sustainable future or will consumer’s love for polyester continue to grow? Credit: Shutterstock. The biggest story in terms of volumes of growth in ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Cotton is struggling to compete against synthetic fibers, with polyester now the most widely used fiber in the world. The synthetic material accounts for more than half of the ...

Velvet has been around for a long time, dating back to at least the 14th century. Back then, it was known as a luxurious material that was usually associated with royalty. Well, several hundred years ...

A solvent made from menthol and benzoic acid separates polyester and cotton in minutes, opening a simple method for fabric recycling.

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Fashion's favorite green strategy-recycled polyester-might actually be worsening microplastics pollution, Changing Markets ...

In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, ...

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There’s nothing worse than stepping outside on a hot day and immediately feeling like your clothes are turning into a portable oven. You're not alone if you’ve ever found yourself drenched in sweat ...

Polyester and nylon clothing, being plastic-based, shed micro- and nanoplastics that carry hormone-disrupting chemicals, and wearing these synthetic fabrics can interfere with the body’s hormonal ...