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 — ...

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 ...

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 ...

The following is part of a series on brain-machine integration and biomechanical solutions to restore function to tissues damaged by disease, trauma, or time. This and the previous piece focus on ...

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 ...

There’s no such thing as a lyocell plant, and the name “lyocell” doesn’t reveal much about its story. Lyocell is a type of ...