University of Portsmouth

A redesigned fusion enzyme accelerated PET breakdown under industrial conditions, marking a step forward in polyester textile recycling. The study showed that performance depended on matching enzyme design with plastic preparation, with reduced crystallinity enabling more efficient depolymerisation in otherwise resistant textile materials.

Is virtual fashion a sustainable fix or just another short-lived trend? Could virtual-only clothing be a cleaner opportunity for the fashion industry? A new study from the University of Portsmouth delves into the growing phenomenon of e-fashion — digital garments worn in virtual environments — and found these intangible items could help bridge the gap between fast fashion and environmental sustainability.

Carpets can double the number of microplastics fibres at home and there is an urgent need to make consumers aware of the possible health impacts and bring about microplastic reduction policies in the carpet industry.

Researchers from the University of Portsmouth under the aegis of the Fair Trade Advocacy Office have come out with a report that reviews unfair trading practices (UTPs) in textile supply chains, along with a case study analysis of emerging best practices.

After developing an enzyme technology to reduce single use plastics, researchers are now working on creating a similar process for polyester textiles.