Synthetic fibers like these seem to be miracle fabrics. They are often much easier to care for and maintain. They keep their shape, better resist stains, and can be washed at lower temperatures.

It’s a synthetic-fiber based fabric known for being very stretchy and flexible, according to Patagonia, which uses the fabric in many of its apparel items. Care instructions: Treat spandex, like ...

Even natural fabrics shed fibers and have chemicals that can leach into the environment. But polyester is the most widely used fiber on Earth, and along with other synthetic fibers accounts for ...

These fibers are ubiquitous in seat belts, carpets, sportswear, shoes, hats, curtains, and bedsheets, to name a few. And there’s a reason why. Synthetic fibers like these seem to be miracle fabrics.

These fibers are ubiquitous in seat belts, carpets, sportswear, shoes, hats, curtains, and bedsheets, to name a few. And there’s a reason why. Synthetic fibers like these seem to be miracle fabrics.

These fibers are ubiquitous in seat belts, carpets, sportswear, shoes, hats, curtains, and bedsheets, to name a few. And there’s a reason why. Synthetic fibers like these seem to be miracle fabrics.

These fibers are ubiquitous in seat belts, carpets, sportswear, shoes, hats, curtains, and bedsheets, to name a few. And there's a reason why. Synthetic fibers like these seem to be miracle fabrics.