Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia’s polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara ...

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, ...

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 ...

When Meghan Kelly goes clothes shopping, she scans labels for a key number: 100%. She picks garments made of 100% cotton, 100% wool, and occasionally 100% polyester, avoiding fabrics that blend ...

Textiles featuring a newly developed stretch polyester yarn. Credit: © TEIJIN FRONTIER CO., LTD. The company claims that its proprietary polymer design and spinning ...

Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...