Polyester is one of the most widely used synthetic fabrics in modern clothing, produced from petroleum-based plastics rather than natural fibers. Its low cost and durability have made it dominant in global fashion and textile industries. Scientific studies have raised concerns about chemicals used during polyester manufacturing, including compounds linked to endocrine disruption. Hormones regulate essential functions such as fertility, growth, and metabolism. Prolonged contact, body heat, and sw

Polyester is one of the biggest sustainability challenges in the textile industry. It does not disintegrate, and while it’s in nearly 60% of clothing, only 1% of textile waste is recycled into new garments worldwide. ➡️ Energy engineering company Technip Energies and business tech leader IBM have come up with a solution: break it down to the molecular level and recycle it infinitely. ➡️ “What’s unique about Reju is our ability to take what is one of the biggest problems in society today, which i