Researchers report using enzymes to separate blended cotton and polyester fabric, an advance that could lead to reduced textile waste. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more ...

Polyester is among the most extensively utilized synthetic fabrics in the global textile and apparel landscape. Valued for its durability, cost-efficiency, and adaptability, polyester fibre has become ...

Polyester became the clothing industry's favorite way to fatten margins. Shoppers now pay premium sums for the same cheap ...

While cotton is natural and polyester synthetic, neither is clearly more eco-friendly. Cotton uses excessive water and pesticides, while polyester consumes more energy but is recyclable and durable.

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 ...

Its 30-look Rebloom collection marks the label's first use of recycled materials, with Indorama Ventures fibers and fabrics ...