A sapphire-colored dye called methylene blue is a common ingredient in wastewater from textile mills. But University at Buffalo scientists…
A new report has been published by Transparency Market Research on the global smart and interactive textiles market. As per…
Cotton production is likely to decline by 3-4 per cent this year to about 350 lakh bales following deficit rainfall,…
In the UK alone, it is estimated that the value of unused clothing in wardrobes is around £30bn, and that…
When we tested tees for our story on the best-sweat wicking running shirts this year, one material continued to pop…
Consumers in the UK are shunning man-made materials in favour of natural fibres, says a recent report. Of those who…
Engineers are developing smart textiles by integrating flexible nanocomposite coatings on natural and synthetic fibres, an advance that could turn…
Odds favor a return this year of the climate phenomenon known as El Niño — above-average sea surface temperatures in…
Researchers have developed a new fabric, described as ‘air conditioned’, by copying the intricate patterns of silk produced from moth…
Flat knitting machines have the potential of being used for a number of applications. The industry was focusing on knitwear,…