New analysis from Textile Exchange and SCS Consulting Services found that high transport-related emissions and coal-powered grids and factories are dampening the benefits of recycled polyester.

Polyester dominates modern fashion for good commercial reasons. It is versatile, durable, easy to manufacture at scale and ...

"I still wear these things and plan to until they are no longer wearable." ...

Polyester is one of the biggest sustainability challenges in the textile industry. It does not disintegrate, and while it's in nearly 60% of clothing, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new ...

Recycled polyester shower curtains offer the same benefits as vinyl ones, but keep plastic out of landfills. Learn why many ...

I’m on an overnight flight from New York to Frankfurt, Germany, and the accoutrements given to me in business class have a sustainable sheen. Both the polyester blanket and polyester flight kit ...

Nafeesah Attah is a self-proclaimed "OG fast fashion shopper." Attah, a lawyer and social media influencer, would typically go after the best deal, not paying much attention to the quality. But her ...

Gap Inc has signed an agreement with Syre, a textile-to-textile recycler founded by H&M Group, to use 10,000 tons per year of the company’s recycled polyester across its portfolio of brands. The ...

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. An estimated 34 million tons of it went into ...

Your wardrobe is filled with plastic. Your sweat-wicking workout clothes, your running shoe uppers, your raincoat, your high-performance hiking gear, your office clothing. Check the labels. All of it ...

The best workout clothes use special fabrics to keep you cool and dry -- here's what to look for when you shop. A plan for a good workout can quickly turn sour if you find yourself picking soaked ...