Polyester and nylon clothing, being plastic-based, shed micro- and nanoplastics that carry hormone-disrupting chemicals, and wearing these synthetic fabrics can interfere with the body’s hormonal ...

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 ...

This revenge dress really hit the spot. Princess Diana once tried to make Camilla Parker Bowles go “insane” by wearing a simple blue polyester dress with polka dots, according to one royal author.

In a world dominated by fast fashion, a growing number of mindful consumers are advocating for a more thoughtful approach to clothing choices. Strategic fashion decisions for these consumers involve a ...

Previous research has shown microplastics accumulating in mountain peaks, fish, and even the air inside homes while shedding from everyday items like synthetic clothing and cleaning tools. Health ...

I’m on an overnight flight from New York to Frankfurt, Germany, and the accoutrements given to me in business class have a sustainable sheen. Both the polyester blanket and polyester flight kit ...

The fashion industry might not be the first that comes to mind as a superuser of fossil fuels. But modern textiles rely heavily on petrochemical products that come from many of the same oil and gas ...

In some people, coming into direct contact with polyester-based fabrics can cause a skin reaction. Management may include moisturizers and antihistamines. Polyester is a synthetic fiber present in a ...