As the Corona Virus continues to hold it’s grasp on the world, many are looking for ways to keep safe, especially as new variants arrive and schools re-open. Some ways that people have worked to protect themselves and their loved ones is by social distancing, gloves, vaccines, and especially masks. In this modern day, masks are seen as a daily necessity, leaving your house without a mask in your pocket is almost unimaginable.

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Recently I have gotten more into shopping, especially for clothes. While looking for a new outfit, I pull a shirt off the rack and check the material (50% cotton, 50% polyester). That’s when it hit me. Why am I so prejudiced against polyester? What is it made of? Is polyester good or bad? When I got home, I conducted a study and decided to share my findings with you. First, let’s talk about where we can find polyester.

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Elizabeth Dubinskiy

I am high school student with a passion for materials science and engineering. Using this blog I would like to share my research and findings.

High School student

San Francisco Bay Peninsula