Polyester is one of the most common fabrics found in homes and closets—and understandably so. This synthetic textile is known for both its durability and affordability. But while polyester may be ...

In a first-of-its-kind study, scientists compared four different items of polyester clothing and how many fibers were released when they were being worn and washed. Wearing clothes can release even ...

DO YOU leave your dirty workout clothes at the bottom of the laundry piles for days on end? You’re gross. Here’s why you should put them in the wash ASAP. That’s because odour-causing bacteria, called ...