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Recycled Polyester is Helping Lift Fiber’s Sales and Image
Polyester's high elastic resilience and tenacity, plus an eco-friendly profile thanks to recycled fibers, is…
Sri Lanka Debuts First-of-its-Kind Recycled Polyester Processing Plant
A first-of-its-kind processing plant in Sri Lanka is poised to transform post-consumer plastic bottles into…
Adidas Plans to Use Only 100% Recycled Polyester in its Products by 2024
Adidas said its "ultimate ambition" is to replace all virgin plastic in its products with 100 percent…
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Unifi Inc. squeaked out a profit and a moderate sales gain in its most recent quarter, but said challenges…
The North Face Has Undertaken a New Effort to Increase Recycling
The North Face has undertaken an effort to help national parks reduce waste and increase recycling rates as…
Cone Launches Fade-Resistant Black Denim with Lenzing and Repreve
A new collaborative project shines a spotlight on the staying power of black denim. At Kingpins Amsterdam…
Report: Textile Exchange Shows Preferred Fiber Uptake is Greater than Ever Before
Textile Exchange, the global non-profit that promotes the adoption of preferred fibers, integrity and…
There’s a New Recycled Polyester Yarn on the Scene
Synthetic fiber maker Trevira has launched a new brand called Sinfineco, its first range of recycled…
Polyester Consumption Growth Fuels Demand for Recycled Fibers
With athleisure on the rise, polyester has reached new heights in world fiber consumption.
New Textile Exchange Report Shows Apparel Companies Balance Material Mix for Sustainability
A growing number of apparel brands are stepping up their sustainability games, but polyester still reigns…
Eco-Friendly Materials are Central to Sustainability Strategies
The use of environmentally preferred materials in fashion is still low. Day one of Texworld USA's brand-new…
Nike Fashions Women’s Soccer Kit from Recycled Polyester
This year the U.S. Women's National Team will be kitted out in eco-friendly jerseys, shorts and socks made…
Esprit Unveils New Sustainable Collection
Fashion retailer Esprit recently debuted its latest line of recycled clothing pieces as part of its ongoing…
Recycled Polyester Tops Textile Exchange’s Preferred Fiber Report
Synthetics and man-made cellulosic fibers were used in $201 billion worth of apparel in 2013, a 2 percent…