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

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 ...

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 ...

Summer dressing is not complicated; the formula is simple: stay cool, look put-together, and do not spend the afternoon ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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.

None of these material innovators are firing on all cylinders—at least when it comes to commercial-scale plants—yet a quiet race is shaping up, if not among the companies themselves then against time ...

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 ...