Circ split shirt graphic. Credit: Circ/ No. 29 Communications. Under the strategic partnership Circ will use Selenis’ polymerisation infrastructure and technical knowledge to convert recycled monomers ...

The production of fossil-based synthetic textiles has doubled globally within 20 years, as fast fashion production and consumption has increased. According to a new report, this will have sizeable ...

From clothes to sofas to curtains, polyester dominates our everyday lives, with a staggering 60 million tons of this popular fabric produced annually. However, polyester production takes a toll on the ...

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 ...

Polyglycolic acid (PGA), a biodegradable aliphatic polyester, has only been produced in small quantities as an extremely expensive, high value-added product because no technology has existed to permit ...

Every second, one garbage truck full of textiles is landfilled or incinerated. Up to 85% of textiles go into landfills each year. By the time you have read this article, on average, more than 120 ...