Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...
I’m on an overnight flight from New York to Frankfurt, Germany, and the accoutrements given to me in business class have a sustainable sheen. Both the polyester blanket and polyester flight kit ...
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 ...
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 ...
Will chemical recycling revolutionize the fashion industry, or is it just “an excuse to keep producing plastic clothes”?
Polyester is one of the biggest sustainability challenges in the textile industry. It does not disintegrate, and while it's in nearly 60% of clothing, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new ...
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 ...
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 ...