Many of us are now dressed head to toe in plastic. A textile derived from the same non-renewable source as takeaway containers, has grown to make up more than half of the clothes bought in Australia.

A plan for a good workout can quickly turn sour if you find yourself picking soaked clothes off of your skin, constantly shimmying into leggings that have lost their stretch, or battling the ...

Ever noticed that a polyester T-shirt is smellier than a cotton one after you work out? New University of Alberta research now shows why. Analysis of various fibres soaked in a solution of simulated ...