Invented in the early 1970s by Miyoshi Okamoto, Alcantara is a synthetic suedelike material made up of 68 percent polyester and 32 percent non-fibrous polyurethane. The material is common on high-end ...

That was the cry of amateur standup comedian Al Rosenberg in September 1981, pretending to be eccentric inventor Earl C. Watkins (not a real person), leader of the “Save the Nauga” campaign. Watkins ...

Overhead view of woman laying on pile of fast fashion clothing with skeptical expression. Polyester is everywhere, from that beautiful forest-green waterproof parka to that soft, silky lingerie. Gone ...