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Hard water drives a surge in microplastic shedding from polyester, study finds

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. Hard water causes polyester to shed far more microplastics, and only some fabrics benefit ...
USA Today

5 fabrics that aren’t great for the planet—and what to buy instead

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. Buying new clothes is fun, but it can also be costly—to both your ...
Companies

Teijin Frontier develops silk-like polyester fabric

Teijin Frontier, the fibre product converting business of Japanese conglomerate Teijin Group, has developed a polyester fabric it claims looks and feels like fine silk and can be used in garments such ...
The Daily Dot

‘Literally trying to find bedding that is not polyester and it’s so hard to find.’

TikTok user Marissa Christine (@marissachristineee) is the mother of a toddler who says she recently learned more about the fabric polyester. “I unfortunately now know about polyester, and you can’t ...
Wired

What Is Your Tent or Rain Jacket Made From? Here’s What to Know About Dyneema, Silnylon, and Silpoly

All products featured on WIRED are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Learn more. What ...