There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...

What we think of as polyester fabric is most often actually a blend of polyester and cotton, which has proven very difficult to recycle. A new solvent, however, breaks the blend down into its two ...

In some circles, to wear polyester is to invite unto oneself characteristics of that fabric–cheapness, lack of status, artificiality. And it follows that for people who wear only natural fabrics, a ...

There’s nothing worse than stepping outside on a hot day and immediately feeling like your clothes are turning into a portable oven. You're not alone if you’ve ever found yourself drenched in sweat ...

Are you not getting enough out of your night's sleep? If so, it might be the bedding you're using. These bed sheet fabrics could be interfering with your night's sleep.

The abacá plant grows without needing lots of water or pesticides, helps stop erosion, and is now being used to replace fossil fuels in clothes. This sleek backpack now available in stores in ...

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