Polyester is a synthetic fiber made from petroleum-derived chemicals. It’s valued for its smooth texture, durability, and resistance to shrinking or wrinkling, making it a central material in modern apparel. Its performance depends on a highly controlled industrial process that converts petrochemical inputs into uniform filaments, a manufacturing origin that remains inherent to the fiber’s character.

Elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional stretch and recovery, allowing fabrics to hold their shape through repeated movement. Its elasticity comes from specialized polymers supported by stabilizing chemical components. Since elastane is almost always used in close-fitting garments, these engineered elements remain in consistent contact with the skin throughout wear.

Nylon is a synthetic fiber prized for its strength, sleek feel, and resistance to abrasion. Crafted through energy-intensive reactions, it delivers the steady performance associated with laboratory-engineered materials. When warmed or subjected to friction, nylon can release small amounts of residual compounds from production, a behavior characteristic of many synthetic fibers.