From tiny plankton to massive whales, microplastics have been found throughout the ocean food chain. One major source of this pollution are fibers shed while laundering synthetic fabrics. Although ...

As the Textile Exchange 2025 Recycled Polyester and Cotton Challenge comes to a close, Changing Markets Foundation has a rather horrifying ribbon to wrap up the multi-stakeholder organization's joint ...

On the scale of earth-friendly materials, you'd be hard pressed to find two that are farther apart than polyester (not at all) and cork (very). In an unexpected twist, however, scientists are figuring ...

Workout clothes are designed with durable materials to withstand the most challenging exercises, but these fabrics also trap in smells that linger after washing. A new TikTok video revealed your body ...

Man-made fibers—including, yes, polyester—are an increasingly important component of high fashion. Polyester remains a dirty word to most people, so designers cloak non-natural textiles in euphemisms ...