Polyester has brought about significant changes in how apparel products are made, priced, and distributed. Innovated in 1941, polyester has gone on to dominate the fabric market and has overtaken all other clothing materials, including cotton. It is expected to sell at almost twice the volume of cotton by 2020. Cotton is subjected to natural forces and intense labor requirements. As a result, its availability and production costs fluctuate continuously. Polyester, on the other hand, is a byproduct of petroleum and is entirely manmade, which makes its production more predictable both in terms of availability and cost.

China accounts for 69 per cent of all polyester fiber production globally, and if India and Southeast Asia are added to the equation, these three regions represent 86 per cent of global polyester production.

Producers of active performance sportswear, like those manufacturing cycle, run and ski wear, use polyester as their primary and preferred material for fabrication. One of the main reasons behind the high use of polyester in sportswear is due to sublimation printing. It is the most popular printing technique used by many brands, designers and customers. It’s less messy and easy to transfer. The look and hand feel are much better than any other printing technique out in the market.