Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we’re accustomed to is no easy task. Two groups of researchers at Drexel University — ...

The textile industry is at a critical point, facing environmental challenges and a pressing need for sustainability. Traditional practices have led to significant ecological footprints, including ...

Scientists have showcased that cotton can work as a power source and harvest electricity from humidity. Scientists have now ...

Fabric production has changed a great deal over the years. Local fiber artist Mandee Good spoke about historical fabric production Wednesday at Overland Trail Museum’s History Café. Good, whose family ...

As environmental concerns intensify, the global textile industry faces growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Increasing consumer awareness of the ecological impact of clothing ...

Credit: Journal of the American Chemical Society (2024). DOI: 10.1021/jacs.4c00332 A technology has been developed to address the limitations of current catalyst electrodes, resulting in the ...

Hemp fabric comes from the stem of the hemp plant (Cannabis sativa L.), a cannabis species. Hemp fabric is similar to fabrics like linen, jute, flax, and bamboo, all of which are obtained from plant ...

The innovation relies on carefully engineered polymer coatings that maintain a continuous flow of ions, enabling stable ...