In a new study, scientists from the universities of Portsmouth and Manchester report that a specially engineered enzyme can significantly speed up the breakdown of PET—the plastic used in water ...

Shein has developed a polyester recycling process designed to reduce the heavy use of virgin polyester in its clothing production, according to a press release last week. The process accepts both pre- ...

Researchers have developed a way of recycling one of the most popular but environmentally problematic of fabrics: polyester. Their new method is simple, non-toxic for humans and the environment and, ...

With Thermore® Ecodown Fibers T2T, Thermore marks a major leap forward, reinforcing its leadership and unwavering commitment ...

In a study published in Bioresource Technology Journal, scientists from the universities of Portsmouth and Manchester report that a specially ...

Polyester textiles account for 2/3 of the global PET market of around 100 million tons. Only 13% of textile waste is currently recycled, and only 1% is recycled "fiber-to-fiber" 1,2 Carbios has ...

Substantial efforts are being made to advance recycling technologies, transforming discarded plastics into raw materials that can be reused. Chemical recycling emerges as a major frontier in this ...

Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes -- nature's tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more ...

Tire manufacturer Toyo Tire & Rubber is now using Eco Circle tire cord made from recycled polyester and manufactured by Teijin Fibers Ltd., Tokyo. Tires using the recycled polyester cord are being ...

The platform combines Meltem Kimya’s molecular recycling and Kipas Textiles’ thermomechanical recycling. Credit: Kipas Textiles/Eco Age. The platform combines a patented molecular recycling technology ...

Demand for recycled clothing has grown 76% year-on-year, but cotton remains the dominant sustainable material used by brands, ...