Polyester can go in the dryer—but special care is key. High heat can cause the fabric to shrink, warp, or lose its shape. "Stick to cool washes, gentle cycles, and low-heat drying to keep polyester ...

Polyester is ubiquitous in our wardrobes. Valued for its strength, lightness, and ease of care, this synthetic fabric has become a staple. Yet, questions persist about its effects on our health and ...

The company says its recycled-content product has been commercialized and supplied to French outdoor sports brand Salomon.

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 ...

There are concerns that an older version of a box located near electricity meters could overheat in some circumstances.

Polyester is commonly found in several items of clothing, from blouses to Halloween costumes. However, polyester has some downsides—like instability at high temperatures, meaning it will shrink in the ...

A visit to one of Unifi’s last remaining US polyester plants, in Yadkinville, North Carolina, can make you feel like an optimist. After driving through a sweet little neighborhood of small homes, you ...

Many of us are now dressed head to toe in plastic. A textile derived from the same non-renewable source as takeaway containers, has grown to make up more than half of the clothes bought in Australia.

In some people, coming into direct contact with polyester-based fabrics can cause a skin reaction. Management may include moisturizers and antihistamines. Polyester is a synthetic fiber present in a ...