Sustainable Polyester Fibres To Play Key Role In Future Of Textiles

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As the fashion industry looks for ways to become more sustainable, polyester is emerging as a key player. Polyester fibers are strong and durable, making them ideal for clothing that needs to withstand multiple washes.

Polyester is among the most common synthetic fibers used worldwide. The early origins of the polyester fiber market can be traced back to 1941 when the first viable version of the material was developed by British chemists J.T. Dickson, and J. R. Whinfield, and named Terylene. However, the material was popularized in the 1950s, by DuPont, under their brand Dacron, which went on to become the most predominantly used fiber across the industrial sector, surpassing even cotton.