Polyester clothing has been causing a stir online. But how valid are the concerns?

There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...
The Daily Dot

‘Literally trying to find bedding that is not polyester and it’s so hard to find.’

TikTok user Marissa Christine (@marissachristineee) is the mother of a toddler who says she recently learned more about the fabric polyester. “I unfortunately now know about polyester, and you can’t ...
Japan Today

Teijin develops recycled polyester clothing

As the world’s petroleum resources grow more and more scarce, transportation won’t be the only sector in need of reinvention. The very clothes on our backs might have to change. The fashion industry ...
The Daily Dot

‘Polyester is poison’: Woman condemns SHEIN, Zara, says their clothing is making people sick

A woman has gone viral after warning viewers about the dangers of polyester. At the time of writing, Ryan-Alexandra (@ryanalexandrapetit) has amassed 1.6 million views on her cautionary TikTok. She ...
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Where the recycled polyester rush went wrong: From the start

As the Textile Exchange 2025 Recycled Polyester and Cotton Challenge comes to a close, Changing Markets Foundation has a rather horrifying ribbon to wrap up the multi-stakeholder organization's joint ...
Yahoo

Student research project uncovers disturbing truth about school uniforms: 'We see in a lot of childrenswear especially'

What began as a home science project during COVID-19 lockdowns has sparked debate over the presence of plastic in synthetic fabrics around the world. When Hugo Keane decided to investigate how many ...
The Independent

Shopper slams stores for selling polyester clothing at a ‘crazy expensive price’

A young woman has slammed stores for charging high prices for products primarily made of polyester. TikTok user Amber Sabri (@missambersabri) - the daughter of parents who work in the fashion industry ...