There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...

It might not be the first allergen you think of, but fabric allergies are surprisingly common and can prove incredibly uncomfortable if you're not sure what is causing your skin rashes and itching.

RALEIGH – In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

What we think of as polyester fabric is most often actually a blend of polyester and cotton, which has proven very difficult to recycle. A new solvent, however, breaks the blend down into its two ...

There is no doubt about it: many synthetic materials, namely polyester, contain PFAS. Indeed, the waste produced by discarded polyester comprises an agonizingly disgusting amount of microplastic ...

A polyester allergy is usually a reaction to chemical additives used in the manufacturing of the fabric, such as dyes or laundry detergents, rather than the polyester itself. Symptoms of a polyester ...

There’s nothing worse than stepping outside on a hot day and immediately feeling like your clothes are turning into a portable oven. You're not alone if you’ve ever found yourself drenched in sweat ...