Anti-Polyester Messaging Is All Over Social Media. Here's What It Gets Right — And Wrong.

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

Your 'recycled polyester' leggings are not as sustainable as you think

Recycled polyester activewear and swimwear are now everywhere. Major global brands sell leggings, swimsuits and puffer ...
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Sustainable fabric choices that actually make sense

Sustainable fabric sourcing in 2026 is no longer about picking cotton over polyester—it’s about context, lifecycle, and transparency. From recycled polyester to traceable organic cotton and lab-grown ...
The Washington Post

The one thing you should look for on clothing labels when you go shopping

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 ...
Science Daily

Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric

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 ...
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When to Wear Polyester Workwear Gear on Construction Sites

For its many benefits, some construction workers may choose to wear apparel made of polyester fabric. According to information from Apex Mills, a technical textile supplier in New York, polyester is a ...