LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Cotton is struggling to compete against synthetic fibers, with polyester now the most widely used fiber in the world. The synthetic material accounts for more than half of the ...

Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...

Velvet has been around for a long time, dating back to at least the 14th century. Back then, it was known as a luxurious material that was usually associated with royalty. Well, several hundred years ...

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 ...

"The future of fashion is being invented right now." ...

SINGAPORE - Bulging cotton inventories in China and slumping oil markets have triggered a race to the bottom between cotton and polyester prices. Both fibers compete for buyers in the textile industry ...

Textile Exchange’s Sustainable Cotton Challenge and Recycled Polyester Challenge annual reports detail the progress made from signatories so far and the next steps that need to happen to keep the ...

He’s been at Avantium since the new millennium, leading the chemistry company’s renewable and circular innovation initiatives as chief technology officer since 2003. Gruter also holds a part-time ...