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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...