Toray Industries has developed a new polyester-nylon composite fiber containing “at least 93 percent recycled material” by mass, overcoming some of the technical difficulties involved in combining ...

Microft MX claims to harness the combined strengths of polyester and nylon. Credit: Teijin Frontier. The new Teijin Frontier material is said to combine the texture and functionality of polyester and ...

Samsara Eco- full circle material. Credit: Samsara Eco/Slingstone. The long-term contract may see Samsara Eco’s materials constituting about 20% of Lululemon’s total fibre portfolio, aiding the ...

Toray Industries Inc. recently announced it had developed a polyester-nylon fiber containing at least 93 percent recycled content by mass, based on the total weight of the raw yarn. The Japan-based ...

Discover the key differences between nylon and polyester paracord, including strength, durability, and ideal uses. Learn which type is best for your DIY crafts, survival gear, and outdoor projects.

Stella McCartney has partnered with recycling startup Protein Evolution Inc. (PEI) to advance sustainable fashion. With the collective goal of eliminating plastic waste from the fashion industry and ...

There are a multitude of reasons why fashion hasn’t been able to wean itself off synthetic materials despite the growing backlash over fossil fuels in an age of climate breakdown: They’re stretchy, ...