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MORGANTON, N.C. — December 17, 2025 — When the National Science Foundation invested in The Textile Innovation Engine in early ...

When we think about engineering and computer science, textiles may not come to mind first. Yet woven forms can be extremely complex and are useful in many scientific applications in addition to being ...

The RealReal examined data from the Environmental Protection Agency and the United Nations to explore the impact of fast fashion. - Polonio Video // Shutterstock The RealReal examined data from the ...

A single strand of newly developed fiber has the flexibility of cotton and the electric conductivity of the polymer, polyaniline. The new material has shown good potential for wearable e-textiles. The ...

Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton ...

CLOVER, S.C. — January 16, 2026 — Clover Knits, Inc. (CK), a trusted, family-owned supplier of 100% Made in the USA quality ...

Smart fabric and textile technologies have been integrated into the design courses at the University of Sharjah's College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD). Students have started studying smart textile ...

Synthetic dyes made fashion more vivid, like this hot pink miniskirt suit, designed by Ben Zuckerman in 1964. (Emma Lee/WHYY) From Philly and the Pa. suburbs to South Jersey and Delaware, what would ...

Textile waste is a major environmental threat. Here’s what’s being done about it. Hand holding clothing tag with textile waste in background. Behind the convenience and flashiness of fast fashion lie ...