Bio-based materials may pose a greater health risk to some of the planet's most important species than the conventional ...

The research has prompted scientists to recommend thorough testing of materials proposed as plastic alternatives before their widespread use in various products. A new study suggests that bio-based ...

Right now, plastics are wreaking havoc on the environment. While plastics have been very useful, they are also quite tough, ...

A study found that bio-based fibers, specifically viscose and lyocell, caused higher mortality rates in earthworms compared ...

One of them is SOLOTEX™ OCTAIR™, an insulation material that incorporates polytrimethylene terephthalate (PTT) fibers along ...

Performance materials company Teijin Frontier has created a new insulation fiber as an alternative to natural feather fill.

A recent study published in Environmental Science and Technology by researchers at the University of Plymouth examined the ...

By producing Polyester Staple Fiber from plastic waste, Mumanu helps meet global environmental goals, reduces the need for new materials, and creates a sustainable resource for various industries.

Paradise Textiles announced it has partnered with Kintra Fibers to create the first garment using Kintra’s proprietary bio-synthetic material.

and now over 50% of face fiber used in carpets and rugs is polyester-the vast majority of which is PET, with the balance from another form of polyester, Mohawk’s SmartStrand triexta (PTT ...

Influenced by weak demand and market pressures, Schoeller’s global headquarters in Sevelen will cease operations by the end ...