Mothballs have been the go-to solution for protecting household fabrics for generations. That pungent, chemical odor is a ...

There is nothing more frustrating than finding a sock stuck to your pants leg thanks to static cling. Or the fear of "sparks" ...

When people talk about the fabric of life, they most often mean it metaphorically. But many of the most basic materials humans touch and use everyday are made from fabrics. From bed sheets, clothing, ...

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

The tiny black dress may be a fashion classic, but making the tiny, perfectly black dress is more a job for scientists. In ...

Sep. 12, 2025 For centuries, people believed ice was slippery because pressure and friction melted a thin film of water. But new research from Saarland University reveals that this long-standing ...

As part of a little-known Department of Sanitation program, New York City buildings with at least 10 units can request an ...

Make one of these sewing gifts with knit fabric for something comfy and cozy! All of these gifts are quick and easy sewing ...

The European market for smart fabrics and interactive textiles (SFIT) represents about 300 million euro today and is growing at a yearly rate of about 20%. These smart textiles are used in 'clothes ...

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, an adjunct associate professor at Pratt Institute as well as an author and researcher on smart textiles and wearable technologies.

Legacy business Textiles continues to thrive in downtown Iowa City, with Miranda Meyer preserving the store's heart while ...