Nylon can be found everywhere in modern life, from the clothes we wear to the seatbelts in our cars. The problem is that producing it can be a dirty business, but researchers say a new method can make ...

One of the pain points that has thwarted textile-to-textile recycling at scale is the preponderance of elastane that's blended into everything from denim to leggings.

ATLANTA, Aug. 22, 2021 — Outdoor stadium seats, ski bindings, tire reinforcements and other products that require strength, durability and weather resistance are all made with a type of nylon called ...

In the inevitable shift away from fossil fuels, Genomatica announced the first commercial production of bio-based nylon. Companies that seize the economic and environmental advantages of ...

Researchers at Northwestern University have taken a step toward making it easier to chemically recycle nylon 6. The polymer is used in products including carpets, textiles, packaging—and fishing nets, ...