PETA’s list of -derived ingredients and their alternatives helps consumers avoid ingredients in food, cosmetics, and other products.

Condensation polymers are any kind of polymers formed through a condensation reaction—where molecules join together—losing small molecules as byproducts such as

Polyester thread Polyester is a petroleum product. During the cracking process, crude oil is broken down into a number of components that will be processed

Intro: DIY Extension Cord With Built in Switch – Safe, Quick and Simple. This neat little device solves three problems that I usually come across when experimenting

In out last installment we talked about the most common man-made, natural-material fibers in menswear, rayon and acetate. Today we turn our eyes to the chemical

What’s the difference between Nylon and Polyester? Nylon and polyester are both synthetic fabrics, but nylon production is more expensive, which results in a higher

A disposable diaper consists of an absorbent pad sandwiched between two sheets of nonwoven fabric. The pad is specially designed to absorb and retain body fluids, and

Many polyamide polymers such as nylon 6,6 hydrolyse in the presence of strong acids. The process leads to depolymerization. For this reason nylon products fail by

Science Questions including “How is plexiglass made” and “Is it true that hot water freezes faster than cold water”

Ignore the Slick Advertising for Non-Stick. A non-stick, synthetic surface on cookware, is less durable than the underlying metal and is therefore reactive and toxic.