Polyester is the refined sugar of our wardrobes: It’s cheap, has an iffy reputation and is in almost everything, from stretchy leggings to $4,000 jackets.

Polyester, nylon, wool and more: The fabrics to look for in your workout clothes The best workout clothes use special fabrics to keep you cool and dry -- here's what to look for when you shop.

The European company Reju may have developed the polyester recycling technology the textile industry needs. The question is whether the world is ready for it.

A polyester-dissolving process could make modern clothing recyclable The new technique can help break mixed-fiber clothing back down into feedstock for future textiles.

First, it was our gas stoves. Now washers and tumble dryers join the eco-menaces, spewing microplastics into our water and air. Is it time to rethink our laundry habits? (Spoiler alert: probably not).

Zara-owner Inditex , the world's biggest clothing retailer, has agreed to buy recycled polyester from a U.S. start-up as it aims for 25% of its fibers to come from "next-generation" materials by 2030.

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Typically crafted from synthetic materials such as polyester and nylon, the best workout shirts for men feature odor and sweat-fighting technology, ensuring your comfort and dryness even during ...

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The fabrics with the worst environmental impact revealed, from polyester to fur As fast fashion continues to put the future of our planet at risk, Sarah Young speaks to industry experts to find ...