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China's Polyester Makers Clean Up Their Act
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?
|July 20th, 2015|9:00 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cotton Wins the Battle Against Polyester in Transparency
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.
|December 22nd, 2022|1:52 PM
Sustainable Materials
The Promise and Pitfalls of Recycled 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.
|April 3rd, 2023|3:42 PM
Ethical Consumerism
How Machine-Washing Clothes Negatively Impacts the Environment
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?
|August 20th, 2019|3:56 AM
Sustainable Materials
Loop Industries and Ester Industries Forge Joint Venture for Sustainable Polymer Innovation
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.
|May 3rd, 2024|2:29 PM
Sustainable Materials
Ambercycle and Hyosung TNC Join Forces to Scale Decarbonized, Circular Polyester
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.
|June 13th, 2024|7:37 AM
Sustainable Supply Chains
Polyester: Pros and Cons Of Using It
Polyester is used widely, so it can’t be that bad, right? Think again.
|October 28th, 2019|8:00 AM
Ethical Consumerism
Cotton vs Polyester: Similarities and Differences
The differences and similarities between Cotton and Polyester
|March 24th, 2021|1:13 AM
How Recycled Polyester is Changing the Fashion World
Demand for high quality recycled polyester is now outstripping supply, thanks to growing use by diverse brands such as Armani, H&M, Patagonia and Esprit which are using the material in an increasingly diverse range of applications.
|February 4th, 2015|9:00 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
How H&M and Decathlon Hit Back at Greenwashing Claims
Sustainability claims should be up-to-date and substantiated with facts, backed up with recognized seals and standards.
|January 11th, 2023|12:53 PM
Our Community
China's Polyester Makers Clean Up Their Act
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?
|July 20th, 2015|9:00 AM
Sustainable Suppliers News
Cotton Wins the Battle Against Polyester in Transparency
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.
|December 22nd, 2022|1:52 PM
Sustainable Materials
The Promise and Pitfalls of Recycled 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.
|April 3rd, 2023|3:42 PM