“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

Environmental pressures are reshaping material sourcing for performance apparel, with more manufacturers choosing cellulosic fibres over synthetic alternatives.

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable ...

Sorona's booth is seen during a textile expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Rising oil prices are rippling through global textile ...

The 43rd edition broke records with 737 exhibitors and international attendance reaching nearly 50 percent of overall ...

In lab tests, such fibers have exhibited excellent electrical conductivity while also offering the strength and flexibility of cotton. They have also been successfully used in textile systems that ...

NINE local manufacturers showcased products incorporating nonwoven materials during the launch of “Onward: Philippine Nonwoven Textile Innovation”, a new initiative of the Department of Science and ...

Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for more than a century—challenging assumptions that they quickly ...

Congresswoman Chellie Pingree has called on the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) to expand its recently announced “Great ...

Scientists have engineered a revolutionary silk fabric, dubbed SilkNT, that cools the skin by an impressive 4.3°C without any ...

Awareness of microplastic waste in the oceans remains steady at 45 percent of global consumers.