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, ...

In this video, we explore methods for identifying different types of plastic, focusing on elastomers, thermosetting plastics, and thermoplastics, along with the Resin ID codes (recycling symbols) when ...

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

The Environmental Protection Agency has released a method for measuring PFAS contamination in high density polyethylene containers, a step the agency said will allow industries that use fluorinated ...

Taking steps to automate a lab can deliver more repeatable test results and higher throughput. Plastics laboratories often face the task of examining a substantial number of comparable samples while ...

Over the decades, ASTM shear test methods have continued to evolve as composite applications require higher shear strengths.

While plastics help enable modern standards of living, their accumulation in landfills and the overall environment continues to grow as a global concern. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci ...