Researchers have developed a way of recycling one of the most popular but environmentally problematic of fabrics: polyester. Their new method is simple, non-toxic for humans and the environment and, ...
According to Towards Chemical and Materials, the global unsaturated polyester resin market volume was valued at 6,132.00 thousand tons in 2025 and is expected to be worth around 10,083.90 thousand ...
PBS yarns already exist on the market, so what is different about Kintra’s approach, I asked? "We have taken basic PBS chemistry and tailored it at the molecular level to enhance its processability in ...
A visit to one of Unifi’s last remaining US polyester plants, in Yadkinville, North Carolina, can make you feel like an optimist. After driving through a sweet little neighborhood of small homes, you ...
Polyester's role in textile markets is expanding through durable and versatile innovations, particularly in activewear and athleisure. Major opportunities lie in industrial-scale recycling ...
Recycled polyester, widely promoted by global fashion brands as an environmentally friendly choice, may be worsening the microplastic pollution crisis, according to a new study released Wednesday. The ...
At some point, we’ve all pulled a favorite top or athletic jacket out of the dryer and wondered: Did this get smaller? The conversation around fabrics is full of myths, and “does polyester shrink” ...
A plan for a good workout can quickly turn sour if you find yourself picking soaked clothes off of your skin, constantly shimmying into leggings that have lost their stretch, or battling the ...
Whether you’re a customer or a surf shop owner, this is the biggest question in surfboard retail. Many of us are confused with what’s what and why, especially with the recent introduction of so many ...