Next-Generation Bio-Polyesters: Searching for an Alternative to Conventional Polyester
Polyester today forms the backbone of much of the world’s textile production. It is strong, inexpensive, easy to process and widely used – from sportswear to technical textiles. At the same time, however, it represents a significant environmental burden. It is made from fossil-based raw materials, recycling remains limited, and during use and washing it releases microplastics, which enter aquatic ecosystems as well as the food chain. This is why the development of a new generation of bio-polyesters and biodegradable synthetic fibres has been gaining momentum in recent years.
