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Although the technology exists to separate these fibers for reuse, it remains in its early stages and is costly to scale. In ...

Researchers validated a non-destructive wipe test to detect PFAS on firefighter gear and SCBA masks, revealing contamination ...

The year saw recycled polyester stalled, while cotton held value-though forensic DNA tracking redrew the line between claims ...

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What our clothes are made of can make a big difference when it comes to keeping cool, but not all fabrics are created equal. Here is what to look for — and avoid — during the warmer months.

Stock image by Alterio Felines from Pixabay. Flinders University scientist Dr Jason Gascooke discusses the washing machine ...

Lab testing of a South Australian-made washing machine filter has revealed it can help protect waterways from polyester and other synthetic microparticles.

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Indeed, the Sericulture Research and Development Institute of DMMMSU is weaving a legacy of Filipino ingenuity and empowerment that continues to shine – one silkworm, one cocoon, one thread at a time.

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In response to San Francisco's ordinance banning PFAS chemicals, the SFFD is transitioning its entire fleet to non-PFAS ...