{"id":61687,"date":"2022-10-29T12:42:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-29T16:42:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/?p=61687"},"modified":"2022-10-29T12:42:54","modified_gmt":"2022-10-29T16:42:54","slug":"the-history-of-polyester","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/the-history-of-polyester\/","title":{"rendered":"The Short History Of Polyester Fabric"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1163\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61697 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-500x227.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-1536x698.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-2048x930.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-250x114.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1163;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1163\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61697\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-300x136.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-500x227.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-768x349.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-1536x698.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-2048x930.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-150x68.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_397057291-250x114.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>This will probably be the shortest article so far in the history of &#8212; series. Polyester fabric is so new in comparison to the natural fibers that we have been using for millennia. Regardless, polyester has made a massive impact on the modern textile industry and is well worth discussing. So let's get up to date on The History Of Polyester<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Polyester?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester is a category of a certain type of plastic formed from a chemical reaction between an acid and an alcohol. The polyester we use in fabrics most commonly refers to polyethylene terephthalate (PET or PETE).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PET is a thermoplastic, which means that it melts and is malleable at a certain temperature (about 250c or 480f) and solidifies when it cools. It is this property that makes thermoplastics so versatile in their usage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More than 60% of the production of PET is for synthetic fibers, with the rest mostly taken up with bottle production. Polyester is the fourth most produced polymer in the world (a polymer simply is a large molecule composed of many repeating parts, from Greek; poly-&#8216;many', mer-&#8216;parts').<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-61693 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61693 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-1536x1003.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-2048x1337.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-250x163.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/326;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-500x326.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61693\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-500x326.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-768x501.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-1536x1003.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-2048x1337.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-150x98.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_264563225-250x163.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Polyester fibers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Polyester Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester, as we all know, is often used for clothing, nowadays it's more common to find blended cotton and polyester than full polyester. The main reason for this is the lack of breathability in pure polyester, and frankly few people like the look now. Blended fabrics also retain many of the benefits of polyester; being more resistant to wrinkling, having more stretch, and sometimes more resistant to wear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Outside of fashion, polyester is used for a great variety of products; the most common being plastic bottles and containers. Some others include sailcloth, canoes, tarpaulin, LCDs, insulating tapes, various items for film, ropes, cord, and more. Polyester is also commonly used as a finish to high-quality wood products like pianos, guitars, and vehicle interiors (which is then polished to a glossy, durable finish).<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-61700 size-large\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-500x346.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61700 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268.jpg 1000w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/346;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-500x346.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-500x346.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-300x208.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-768x531.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268-150x104.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_583857268.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Polyester is often used for sailcloth.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Short History Of Polyester Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1926, Wallace Carothers, the inventor of nylon, first discovered that alcohol and carboxyl acids could be mixed to create synthetic fibers. This resulted in the first early polyester polymers, however, they proved to be unstable and lost shape when submerged in hot water. The project was then shelved in favor of developing nylon.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image wp-image-61694 size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"381\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61694 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab-118x150.jpg 118w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 300px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 300\/381;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"381\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-61694\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab-236x300.jpg 236w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Wallace_Carothers_in_the_lab-118x150.jpg 118w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption>Wallace Carothers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Thirteen years later, in 1939, John Winfield and James Dickson continued Carother\u2019s work. By 1941 they patented PET which would become the basis for synthetic fiber products. In the same year with the help of W.K. Birtwhistle and C.G. Ritchie, they created the first polyester fiber, Terylene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By 1946, American conglomerate <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dupont.com\/\">DuPont<\/a> purchased all of the legal rights to the material. In 1950, they produced the polyester fiber &#8211; Dacron, and in 1952 &#8211; Mylar. In 1951 polyester was first introduced to the public, it was sold as a &#8216;miracle fabric' that could be pulled, worn, and washed without wrinkling or signs of wear.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61696 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61696\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1484207456-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By 1958 polyester was experiencing fervent popularity, people did seem to like the low-maintenance benefit. Textile mills exploded around the country as many were eager to reap the benefits of producing this inexpensive yet durable fiber. This popularity would continue through the early '60s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As 1970 came and went, polyester was met with a decline in the fashion world. It developed a bad reputation as a cheap fabric that was uncomfortable to wear (especially in the heat). Both high and low fashion made a swift return to natural fibers like wool, linen, and cotton (and polyester blends).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Today full polyester clothing mostly retains its ill reputation. But cotton-polyester and wool-polyester blends are quite common. Now they take more of an assisting role to the natural fibers, giving them extra durability among its other benefits, for little cost.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"The History Of Polyester\" class=\"wp-image-61698 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"The History Of Polyester\" class=\"wp-image-61698\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_1386752852-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is The Future Of Polyester Fabric<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Polyester is not going anywhere. There are simply too many cost-effective benefits it can bring to clothing, and with our modern blending techniques, they can look very good.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61695 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-250x167.jpg 250w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 500px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 500\/333;\" \/><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"History Of Polyester Fabric\" class=\"wp-image-61695\" srcset=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/shutterstock_377626975-250x167.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/noscript><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Will we see a return to full polyester outfits? I strongly doubt that. Polyester has found a solid space in the fabrics industry, and I don't think much change is likely, barring some new technology that could make a better alternative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope you enjoyed this History Of Polyester, let me know what you think in the comments below. And feel free to share any requests as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If these sorts of history articles interest you, please check out the last history article: <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-linen\/\">The History Of Linen<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"rA8aiCq2Nl\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-linen\/\">A Super Quick History Of Linen<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;A Super Quick History Of Linen&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-linen\/embed\/#?secret=qDRnSGkOB6#?secret=rA8aiCq2Nl\" data-secret=\"rA8aiCq2Nl\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As well as <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-cotton\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">A Super Quick History of Cotton<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-so-sew-easy wp-block-embed-so-sew-easy\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"J42FgSRvJp\"><a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-cotton\/\">A Super Quick History of Cotton<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe class=\"wp-embedded-content lazyload\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; clip: rect(1px, 1px, 1px, 1px);\" title=\"&#8220;A Super Quick History of Cotton&#8221; &#8212; So Sew Easy\" data-src=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/history-of-cotton\/embed\/#?secret=KPWMfMbtlB#?secret=J42FgSRvJp\" data-secret=\"J42FgSRvJp\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-load-mode=\"1\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<h2>If You'd Like To Support Our Site<\/h2>\r\nIf you want to help us continue to bring you a wide selection of <a href=\"https:\/\/so-sew-easy.com\/free-sewing-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">free sewing patterns<\/a> and projects, please consider buying us a coffee.\u00a0 We'd really, really appreciate it.\r\n\r\n<center><div class=\"ko-fi-button\" data-text=\"Buy me a coffee!\" data-color=\"#ff5f5f\" data-code=\"\" id=\"kofiShortcode746Html\" style=\"float: none; text-align: left;\"><\/div><\/center>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This will probably be the shortest article so far in the history of &#8212; series. Polyester fabric is so new in comparison to the natural fibers that we have been using for millennia. 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