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Sabrina Kopf, Ph.D. in Polymer Technology, has investigated a special type of bioplastic, polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), produced by bacteria. "The idea is to use these fibers in textile structures ...

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How fibers spun from gelatin could help reduce textile waste Michael Rivera, an assistant professor with The ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about dissolvable fibers ...

While it's great that many types of paper can now be recycled, textile waste is still mostly dumped or burned. A new technique could change that by combining the two materials, using discarded ...

The Global Polyester Fiber Textile Market is projected to grow from USD 12850 Million in 2024 to USD 15890 Million by 2030, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 3.6% during the forecast period.

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Michael Rivera, an assistant professor with The ATLAS Institute at the University of Colorado Boulder, talks about dissolvable fibers made from gelatin. How fibers spun from gelatin could help ...

BANGALORE, India, May 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Polyester Fiber Textile Market is Segmented by Type (Primary, Recycle), by Application (Home Furnishing, Apparel, Industrial). The Global ...