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

Washing your clothes made from synthetic fabrics like acrylic, nylon, and polyester causes them to shed hundreds of thousands of microplastic fibers. Now, new research shows that just wearing ...

Polyester is ubiquitous in our wardrobes. Valued for its strength, lightness, and ease of care, this synthetic fabric has become a staple. Yet, questions persist about its effects on our health and ...

A woman has gone viral after warning viewers about the dangers of polyester. At the time of writing, Ryan-Alexandra (@ryanalexandrapetit) has amassed 1.6 million views on her cautionary TikTok. She ...

Polyester clothing is made in a process that uses ethanol—and that ethanol is normally made from petroleum or gas. But a new line of T-shirts, tanks, and shorts from On, the Swiss sportswear brand, is ...

The fashion industry says recycled polyester is green, but campaigners say it’s just greenwash.

You check the label. Organic cotton.Recycled polyester. Sustainably sourced.You feel that little glow of virtue as you slip ...

Polyester clothes smell worse than cotton, following intensive exercise by their wearers, because bacteria that cause odor grow better on polyester, according to research. Freshly secreted sweat has ...

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In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists compared four different items of polyester clothing and how many fibers were released when they were being worn and washed. Wearing clothes can release even ...