A solvent made from menthol and benzoic acid separates polyester and cotton in minutes, opening a simple method for fabric ...

The color "ultrablack"—defined as reflecting less than 0.5% of the light that hits it—has a variety of uses, including in ...

The German Institutes of Textile and Fiber Research Denkendorf (DITF) and LEKI Lenhart GmbH have collaborated on a project to ...

After hefty investment and hyped deals with luxury brands, many material innovation start-ups are winding down. What comes ...

South Korean scientists create ultra-thin fabric muscles that turn clothes into robotic assistants, lifting 33 pounds while ...

To find a better way to reproduce this cool color, a team at Cornell University looked to nature. Specifically, a bird called ...

Fiber arts show how creativity, community and resistance can be woven together through small, intentional acts.

The Comfort Game‑Changer Fabrics that incorporate spandex - also known as elastane or Lycra - stand out for offering ...

Mothballs are most effective at getting rid of clothes moths, but according to some pest control pros, they can help deter ...

The London-based designer has worked with Epson on Fashion Play, a first-of-its-kind, doll-sized collection made from ...

CICIL, a Durham-based rug maker, is part of a push to rebuild North Carolina textiles around sustainability and ...

As global temperatures rise and heat waves intensify, a new textile innovation co-developed by University of South Australia ...