In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

Cotton is the most used natural fiber in the world, with 26,172,678 tons of cotton produced annually. It’s the second most used fabric for apparel and footwear, behind polyester.

Recycling: Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2023 / 03 / 230320143826.htm ...

Researchers separate cotton from polyester in blended fabric. Mar 20, 2023. How are recycled garments made? And why is recycling them further so hard? Jun 22, 2022.

These curtains are made from synthetic polyester, which is typically more affordable than cotton velvet and gives a shiny look to the fabric. They are also really easy to maintain.

Recimap project to recycle poly-cotton blended fabric. The Recimap project, spearheaded by the Bespoke Factory Group and funded by Valencian Agency for Innovation has been launched in Spain to recover ...

Meanwhile, polyester prices are sitting at around $0.50 cents a pound. “We are at a little of a price disadvantage there,” Devine said. Still, cotton groups are reminding people of the advantages of ...