Category: Polyester
Polyester is a synthetic fiber made out of plastic, and it is the most commonly used fiber globally accounting for 60% of the composition of clothing. Although polyester recycling has been discussed as a potentially good solution for circularity in fashion, there are actually many problems associated with the process.
Fashion’s Plastic Paralysis: How Brands Resist Change and Fuel Microplastic Pollution
International fashion brands are doubling down on their use of synthetic fibres – a key driver of microplastic pollution.
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The Hidden Health Costs of Wearing Synthetic Fabrics
The common use of polyester in textiles, despite its benefits, poses significant health risks underscoring the need for more informed and health-conscious fabric choices
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A Comparative Analysis of Viscose and Polyester
This article delves into the environmental impacts, production processes, and sustainable practices of viscose and polyester, comparing their strengths and challenges to guide consumers towards more eco-friendly fashion choices.
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Human rights impacts of toxic plastics
The report by the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights and toxics stresses that “the stages of the plastics cycle disproportionately affect people living in poverty”.
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Bio-based Polyester – Rejecting the Use of Petroleum in Fashion
The vast majority of polyester production is reliant on fossil fuel-based resources, which are not sustainable and risk market volatility due to their finite nature. To reduce the industry’s reliance on these petroleum-based resources, bio-based polyesters have emerged as a more sustainable alternative.
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Recycled Polyester
Recycled polyester is lauded as a sustainable solution to reduce the environmental impact of polyester production. But is it really an improvement over conventional polyester?
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