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 ...

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RALEIGH – In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even low-maintenance fabrics deserve thoughtful care. Polyester is one of the most common fabrics found in homes and closets—and understandably so. This synthetic textile is known for both its ...

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 ...