Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...

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 ...

Conflict-driven oil price spikes are straining Asia's polyester supply chain, threatening higher costs for firms like Zara ...

The abacá plant grows without needing lots of water or pesticides, helps stop erosion, and is now being used to replace fossil fuels in clothes. This sleek backpack now available in stores in ...

Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has developed a polyester fabric it claims looks and feels like fine silk and can be used in garments such ...

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