Forthcoming from GOST Books, Mandy Barker's 'Photographs of British Algae: Cyanotype Imperfections' surveys synthetic ...

Microplastics from synthetic clothing contributing to 20-35% of primary source marine microplastics, with up to 700,000 fibres released in a single 6kg domestic wash. A water footprint of eight ...

Their study of cotton and polyester clothing after exercise found that a bacterium called Micrococcus – which is known for its odour producing abilities – seemed to love growing on synthetic ...

Drapes well and has good lustre (sheen), absorbent but difficult to wash and creases Luxury clothing, eg dresses, underwear and bedding Acrylic Like all synthetic fibres, has good strength with ...