Bio-based, or biosynthetic fibers, are finding increasing applications in textiles because of their sustainable ...

Advanced Textiles Expo returned to the Midwest, a region with thousands of fabricators. This resulted in many first-time ...

When Constance Weaver graduated from the Texas Master Naturalists in 2019, she found herself with a rejuvenated and educated ...

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

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

Vintage quilts have a way of stitching the past straight into the present. Their patterns may be geometric, homespun, or ...

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

Luxury no longer means excess. It means choosing pieces that stay beautiful, valuable, and relevant for decades while leaving ...

A new passive-cooling fabric reflects sunlight, radiates body heat, and keeps skin cooler, giving workers and athletes ...

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

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

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