"Polyester" News Archive

Some 65 million tons of polyester is produced annually, which is mostly controlled by China. But the Chinese, with the help of environmental bodies and business advocates, are cleaning up their act. More than an ethical dilemma, it pays to be more eco-friendly. But what is the best approach for China?

According to Textile Exchange data, 61% of cotton could be traced back to its origin, as the primary fibers used in fashion, cotton is the most traced and doubles the results of polyester.

While recycled polyester does offer some environmental advantages over traditional, or virgin polyester, it still has several significant drawbacks that make it far from a perfect solution.

When washing machines were first introduced, they revolutionised households. Machine-washing clothes became a less laborious and time-consuming task, unlike hand washing, and it changed the lives of many. Today, it is simply unimaginable to live without a washing machine. In many households, the appliance is run multiple times a day, but can machine-washing clothes have a detrimental effect on the environment?

Better Cotton, the global sustainability initiative for cotton production, has joined forces with the Make the Label Count coalition (MTLC) to urge the European Commission (EC) to reassess its Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) methodology for fashion and textiles. The coalition, comprising over 50 organizations from the natural fibre and environmental sectors, is pressing for more accurate and credible sustainability metrics in the industry.

Loop Industries, Inc. and Ester Industries Ltd. are forming a 50/50 joint venture in India, the India JV, to build and operate a cutting-edge Infinite Loop India manufacturing facility, advancing sustainable polymer production.

Sustainable fiber manufacturer Hyosung TNC is partnering with Ambercycle, an innovator of textile-to-textile circular polyester material, to advance the commercialization of this decarbonized material innovation.

Circ secures $25M to scale textile-to-textile recycling, advancing circular fashion with industrial solutions and major brand partnerships.

Explore Barmag’s cutting-edge recycling technologies for the textile industry, driving sustainability with innovations in polyester recycling, carpet yarn production, and circular economy solutions.

The differences and similarities between Cotton and Polyester