Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

A new testing initiative examining polypropylene bumper repair methods is moving into its next phase after early benchmarking ...

Learn how melt flow testing improves polymer quality, consistency, and production efficiency in manufacturing.

CALIFORNIA, USA — California water regulators approved the world’s first requirements for testing microplastics in drinking water sources — a key step towards regulating tiny fragments that are ...

A Standard Test Method is a conclusive procedure that yields a test result. So as to achieve accurate and relevant test results, a standard test method is definite, unambiguous, and experimentally ...