Polyester plastics, commonly found in synthetic textiles and plastic components of home appliances, are notoriously difficult to recycle. In a study recently published in the Proceedings of the ...

The U.S. government is putting $3 million behind an effort to move polyester-eating enzymes from fashion showcase to cost-competitive production. The Department of Energy (DOE) selected Protein ...

Shein has developed a polyester recycling process designed to reduce the heavy use of virgin polyester in its clothing production, according to a press release last week. The process accepts both pre- ...

SINGAPORE, Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- SHEIN, the global online on-demand fashion lifestyle retailer, has marked its latest milestone in its evoluSHEIN strategy with the development of an innovative ...

A “Rewind” PET trial converts post-consumer textiles into new polyester feedstock, offering early proof of scalable textile-to-textile recycling. JEPLAN The partners called the “Rewind” process one of ...

Airtech Advanced Materials Group has collaborated with the National Composites Centre (NCC) and Plan B Circular to develop a ...

These guidelines set requirements for recycled polyester manufacturers on key chemicals used in recycled polyester processes, the recovery and reuse of these chemicals, safe chemical storage and ...

Fishing nets are mainly made from chemical fibers such as nylon and polyester to prevent rot as well as to ensure excellent strength and easy maintenance. Whereas common nylon fishing nets are ...

Polyester is among the most extensively utilized synthetic fabrics in the global textile and apparel landscape. Valued for its durability, cost-efficiency, and adaptability, polyester fibre has become ...