French company Carbios says it has further developed its enzymatic depolymerization process so it can now be used for polyester fibers from textiles. After the company demonstrated that enzymatic ...

Publisher Kemp Harr interviews Bill Goodman, vice president of sales and marketing for Universal, covering everything from nylon 6,6 attributes and comparisons of different fiber types to an update on ...

A schematic of the overall process by which PANI manufactures composite fibers: (from left to right) forming a liquid crystal phase based on carbon nanotubes, spinning it into a coagulation bath, ...

Fishing nets are mainly made from chemical fibers such as nylon and polyester to prevent rot as well as to ensure excellent strength and easy maintenance. Whereas common nylon fishing nets are ...

A consortium of seven companies headquartered across five countries has established a supply chain for more sustainable polyester fiber. Instead of fossil fuel materials, renewable and biobased ...

Campaigns advertising textile products made of recycled materials are becoming more frequent. But do we have a clear idea of where these recycled materials come from? Do consumers assume recycled ...

Polyester and PET recycler Loop Industries plans to expand its footprint in India with the acquisition of land slated for the development of an Infinite Loop manufacturing facility. The 93-acre ...