Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. French biological technologies firm Carbios has launched a new textile preparation line that will streamline polyester recycling.

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, ...

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

Fishing nets are mainly made from chemical fibers such as nylon and polyester to prevent rot as well as to ensure excellent strength and easy maintenance. Whereas common nylon fishing nets are ...

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 ...

DePoly, an advanced recycler of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and polyester plastics headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, has announced the upcoming launch of a 500-tons-per-year demonstration ...

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 ...

H&M Group, Vargas Holding and TPG Rise Climate have launched Syre, with the goal of providing recycled polyester yarn that’s equivalent in quality to virgin yarn but has less impact on the planet. The ...

Polyester's role in textile markets is expanding through durable and versatile innovations, particularly in activewear and athleisure. Major opportunities lie in industrial-scale recycling ...

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 ...

The platform combines a patented molecular recycling technology developed by Turkish chemical manufacturer Meltem Kimya with Kipas Textiles’ thermomechanical recycling processes to remove colours and ...

Jan. 22—Alpek Polyester USA LLC has announced it will cease production and close its bottle recycling plant at 4030 Pottsville Pike in Muhlenberg Township. The closure, expected to occur on March 15 — ...