In some circles, to wear polyester is to invite unto oneself characteristics of that fabric–cheapness, lack of status, artificiality. And it follows that for people who wear only natural fabrics, a ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

There’s nothing worse than stepping outside on a hot day and immediately feeling like your clothes are turning into a portable oven. You're not alone if you’ve ever found yourself drenched in sweat ...