Velvet has been around for a long time, dating back to at least the 14th century. Back then, it was known as a luxurious material that was usually associated with royalty. Well, several hundred years ...

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Cotton is struggling to compete against synthetic fibers, with polyester now the most widely used fiber in the world. The synthetic material accounts for more than half of the ...

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. Ultimately, ...

Is cotton at the core of the apparel industry’s sustainable future or will consumer’s love for polyester continue to grow? Credit: Shutterstock. The biggest story in terms of volumes of growth in ...

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 ...

Textile Exchange, which has published reports for both its Sustainable Cotton Challenge and Recycled Polyester Challenge, explains it has successfully encouraged apparel brands to use lower impact ...

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GRAPHIC: Cotton vs polyester: link.reuters.com/pyr44w By Henning Gloystein SINGAPORE, April 7 (Reuters) - Bulging cotton inventories in China and slumping oil markets ...