7 trends shaping polyester’s future

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By Elsa WenzelJan 6, 2026, 3:13 pm109 ptsTrending
The world’s polyester spree over the past half century has nudged cotton to the margins. The synthetic wonder makes up 59 percent of textiles, but its origins are problematic. Its long name, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), reflects its connection to crude oil and gas refining. That is a big reason why…

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