Many people want to make the switch to clothing made with natural fibers, such as 100% cotton, but experts say there's much ...

We were told plastic was a miracle. But if you want gear that actually breathes, it’s time to go back to the basics.

Natural vs synthetic fabrics explained with a focus on clothing durability. Discover which fabric comparison works best for ...

The months-long slide in man-made fiber prices might soon be coming to an end. Global synthetic fiber prices fell by 12.3% in May compared to the same month last year. Although this represents the ...

Synthetic materials like polyester, nylon and spandex have conventionally been made from fossil fuel-based polymers, but fiber producer Hyosung is increasingly building out an array of alternative ...

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The global synthetic fibers market size reached USD 92.85 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 162.40 billion by 2035, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.75% over ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dianne Plummer is an Energy Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. Every time we wash our clothes, an invisible crisis unfolds.

Microplastic fibers discovered in samples (air, seawater, sediment and sea-ice) from the last remaining pristine environment on Earth. As nations meet in Uruguay to negotiate a new Global Plastics ...