From the New York runways to glossy magazine covers, polyurethane-based faux leather and suede are all over the fashion world.…Read more

In all that has gone into shaping the modern polymers industry, it would be hard to overstate the importance of…Read more

Polyurethane may hold the key to a gripping future for prosthetic hands. Researchers at Missouri University of Science and Technology…Read more

From your time in high school, you may remember your gymnasium’s wooden floor. While wood flooring was once considered the…Read more

We often think of polyurethane applications on a large scale: making buildings stronger or helping to make cars and trucks…Read more

This year, you may join the more than 45 percent of Americans making a New Year’s resolution. But did you…Read more

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In the advanced stages of diabetes, neuropathy and peripheral vascular disease are common symptoms in patients. These symptoms can wreak…Read more

We’ve all heard of stuffed animals or stuffies — but what about squishies? These pillow-soft characters, usually in the shape…Read more

It is likely you never consider what germs may be lurking in your household sponge. After all, a sponge is…Read more

More than 85 percent of Americans will attend a holiday get-together this year. Of these, many will be bringing a…Read more

Among high-net-worth art aficionados, a new trend is emerging that has masterpieces being created exclusively for life alfresco. Outdoor artwork…Read more

In the world of automotive innovation, engineers and designers are constantly looking to make cars faster and lighter, as well…Read more

Since its introduction to the world in the 1930s, polyurethane has continued to impact and improve daily life for much…Read more

From kangaroo to ostrich to calfskin, animal products have long been hyped as the most popular and, therefore, greatest options…Read more

Baseball may be America’s national pastime, but as cornhole becomes a more common sight at tailgate parties, backyard barbecues and…Read more

The mechanics of proper running have long been a mystery, but thanks to researchers at the University of Massachusetts, we…Read more

More than 20 years ago, Swiss inventor Wim Ouboter was looking for a safe and efficient way of getting around…Read more

Imagine a world in which you could control the television simply by tapping on your shirtsleeve. While it may seem…Read more

Did you know that polyurethane helped popularize and bring surfing into the mainstream in the 1950s? So the story goes:…Read more