Polyester: A Cultural History

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چکیده

Polyester is the most ubiquitous fabric for textiles. In 2021 textile production in world amounted to 113 million metric tonnes, of which 54% was polyester. Yet, we seem know very little about this important fiber textiles and apparel. This article fills that gap by tracing a cultural history critique There are several phases reception polyester, invented early 1940s. From initial suspicion 1950s then still expensive new fabric, it moved an immense boom 1960s, only be followed steep bust at end 1970s. made interesting again 1980s avantgarde designs Japanese couturiers. 1990s onwards polyester became staple ingredient fast fashion. far produced used apparel: from couture fashion sportswear high-tech wear. However, consumers worry polyester’s negative impact on environment, not being degradable shedding microfibers into earth water. has optimistic age “plastic fantastic” awareness soup.”

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عنوان ژورنال: Fashion practice

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['1756-9370', '1756-9389']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/17569370.2023.2196158