Japan-based Teijin Frontier says it has developed a new stretch polyester yarn designed for use in sports and outdoor apparel.

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 ...

Swedish-Swiss technology company ABB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Swedish textile recycler Syre to explore automation, electrification and digital technologies for Syre’s first ...

The strong compatibility between the new stretch polyester yarn and high-performance polyester materials makes it possible to ...

When Meghan Kelly goes clothes shopping, she scans labels for a key number: 100%. She picks garments made of 100% cotton, 100% wool, and occasionally 100% polyester, avoiding fabrics that blend ...

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 ...

It feels like everything that’s high quality—or otherwise good for us—is getting rarer and pricer. And organic fabrics are no ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Roberts-Islam is a London-based writer covering sustainability. Synthetic materials, including polyester and polyamide ...