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Why Fast Fashion Can’t Escape Hormuz Oil Crunch
Rising oil costs are driving up polyester prices, adding pressure on brands like Shein that rely heavily on…
Axens, IFPEN and JEPLAN Complete Recycling Loop for Polyester Textiles
The trio completed a semi-industrial trial of their "Rewind" PET process, demonstrating that polyester…
Are the Twists and Turns Needed to Ditch Synthetics Self-inflicted?
Triarchy and Proclaim discuss shunning synthetics during a panel at the SJ x Rivet sustainability conference…
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Levi’s Expands Tech Pant Program for Fall
Levi's expands its tech pant program this fall.
Ambercycle Partners With MAS Holdings to Scale Cycora
The manufacturing giant has agreed to purchase enough regenerated polyester from Ambercycle to make roughly…
Can Fashion Kick Its Virgin Synthetics Addiction?
The industry won't meet its collective climate targets if it sticks with materials born from new fossil fuel…
Gap Inc.’s Athleta Advancing Circularity
Incorporating the innovative Cycora material is another step forward in Athleta's efforts to reduce its…
Survey Finds 72% of Shoppers Prefer ‘Plastic-free Performance Wear,’ Brands Are Divided
Start-ups weigh in on new data regarding plastic-free performance wear.
EXCLUSIVE: H&M Group Ventures-backed Kintra Fibers Raises $8M
Brooklyn's Kintra fibers — used by Pangaia, H&M and more — raised $8 million in funding.
Textile Exchange Pushes Biosynthetics, ‘Phase Out’ of Fossil-based Synthetics
Fossil-fueled polyester can't continue on its course. Biosynthetics need major attention, per Textile…
Fashion for Good’s Latest Project Spotlights Polyester Recycling
The polyester project borrows learnings from Fashion for Good's first iteration that centered on cellulosic…
Will There Be Enough Recycled Polyester for Brands to Keep Their 2030 Commitments?
It's easy to make promises when you have no idea quite how challenging they may be to keep.
Pantone’s Latest Palette Satiates Demand for Intensity, Reflects Selfie Generation
Pantone's new polyester color standards were inspired by "today's thirst for impactful color."
Applied DNA Builds Recurring Revenue in Synthetic Fiber Market
This synthetics supply chain experience has accelerated contract discussions in progress with other man-made…