MIT engineers have developed a polyethylene-based elastic yarn designed to deliver the strength and flexibility required by stretch clothing without creating the recycling problems associated with conventional spandex blends. Tests suggest the material can be melted and respun repeatedly without a significant loss of performance.
YKK, Epson and Yuima Nakazato have developed an experimental EXCELLA zipper whose nonwoven tape contains fibres recovered from discarded textiles.
Syntetica has raised $30 million to industrialize a recycling process designed to recover high-quality nylon from complex and blended textile waste.
Sportswear brands are testing cellulosic fibres as they seek to reduce dependence on fossil-based synthetics without sacrificing comfort or performance.
Circulose has added Eileen Fisher, Marimekko, Samsøe Samsøe and King Louie as partners, strengthening demand for textile-to-textile recycling before its Sweden production restart.
Boss introduces NovaPoly, an innovative degradable recycled polyester yarn, at the Australian Open, blending elite tennis performance with forward-looking sustainability and material innovation.
Recycled polyester is promoted as a sustainable fashion solution, but new research shows it may release more microplastics than virgin polyester, worsening pollution and health risks.
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