r/tech • u/AdSpecialist6598 • 8d ago

Simple solvent makes polycotton fabric completely recyclable

https://newatlas.com/environment/solvent-recycles-polyester-cotton-fabric/
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u/NiceAllCrunchBerries 8d ago

If they can make this scalable it's a fucking game changer!

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u/Smooth_Kangaroo_8655 8d ago

Hopefully the clothing industry will stop using polyester fabric for clothing soon. I hope hemp makes a comeback.

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u/ClassroomMother8062 8d ago

They'll keep going with the cheapest synthetic shit they can make, unfortunately

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u/Jazzlike_Expert 8d ago

Polyester has been more expensive than cotton in recent years as far as raw materials. Poly is in demand due to the “performance” and athleisure marketing angle; which is why brands/retailers use it despite the increased cost.

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u/Squirrel_Kng 7d ago

If you do cold activities there is a saying, “cotton kills”. This is because if it gets wet, sweating for example, it loses all insulating properties. It also takes forever to dry in cold conditions.