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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Fleece is the fabric of cold days and colder nights. Associated with outdoor wear, this fabric is a soft, fluffy material that is most often made from polyester. Mittens, hats, and scarves are made ...

It takes 200 years for polyester clothing to break down meaning that every piece of polyester clothing ever made still exists today. Even for the most conscious consumers, it can be a challenge to ...

Throughout history, representations of luxury and wealth have dominated the fashion industry. As a result, many materials now mimic extravagance but at a fraction of the cost by using different, less ...