What we think of as polyester fabric is most often actually a blend of polyester and cotton, which has proven very difficult to recycle. A new solvent, however, breaks the blend down into its two ...

If you’re looking for polyester sheets, it can be tough to know what makes one brand better or worse than another. In general, polyester sheets are a super affordable option that last a long time and ...

There is no doubt about it: many synthetic materials, namely polyester, contain PFAS. Indeed, the waste produced by discarded polyester comprises an agonizingly disgusting amount of microplastic ...

Polyester fibers are crafted through a process called polymerization. Polymerization transforms recycled plastic bottles into new polyester fabric by breaking them down into smaller molecules, then ...

Azo dyes, defined by their characteristic azo group (–N=N–), represent one of the most important classes of synthetic dyes in modern textile chemistry. Their extensive π-conjugation systems render ...

The abacá plant grows without needing lots of water or pesticides, helps stop erosion, and is now being used to replace fossil fuels in clothes. This sleek backpack now available in stores in ...

HÖCHST, Austria--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Natural down in jackets, bedspreads and sleeping bags has 18 times less of an impact on climate change than polyester fill, according to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) ...