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Aaron Rodgers And Shailene Woodley Split Rumors: Are They Still Together?

Fans suspect Aaron Rudgers may be splitting with longtime partner Shailene Wodley.

Tips to select the perfect upholstery fabric.

So many people ask about fabric suitability for upholstery I thought I'd put some thoughts to consider.<br>Pets? Don't use fabric with a nap (velvet, some suedes). Pet hair will be caught in the nap.<br>Don't use fabric with exposed thread, embroideries, some textured wovens. If you can grab the ...

Why Are Flannel Sheets Warmer Than Others?

Why are flannel sheets so much warmer than others?—Neil Joiner, Vienna, GeorgiaFlannel is a material made from loosely spun (twisted) yarn, whether the yarn itself is wool, cotton, synthetic or a mix of fibers. Because the yarn is looser, flannel fabrics have lots of tiny air pockets. These air pockets are insulating, so your body [...]

Adidas’ liquefiable sweatshirt shows how hard it is to recycle clothes

But it does bring fashion one step closer to sustainability.

How Textiles Drive Fashion

From shearling to fur to velvet, many of this season’s most prevalent runway trends were driven by textiles.

Is textile recycling the answer to fashion's waste problem?

You've bought well, then made do and mended, but that favourite old shirt, skirt or pair of shoes is now beyond repair and in no condition to be foisted upon the volunteers of your local second-hand shop. So what can we do with used clothes?

How man-made textiles are changing fashion

The fashion industry has a bad rap for unsustainable practices.With textile engineering, a handful of brands are making progress with bioplastic and recycled agricultural waste

The future of fashion? Stunning textiles dyed with bacteria

Natsai Audrey Chieza has developed new dyes from Streptomyces coelicolor, a bacteria typically found in the roots of plants.

Fashion & Textile Design digitally made easy

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Building a New Textile Economy

Our clothing is manufactured and transported at great cost to human welfare and our warming planet. But farmers and fashion activists are creating sustainable textiles closer to home.

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles?

What is limiting the widespread adoption of smart textiles? For over two decades, the potential for smart textiles has excited the imagination — from wearables that integrate electronics […]

How this government facility is saving Philippine textiles

The Philippine Textile Research Institute is leading the way to “close the fashion loop” and promote a “circular economy” to make the textile and garments industry inclusive and sustainable.

10 Sustainable textile innovations everyone should know

Excessive water and chemical usage, overproduction and the inability to deal with overstock - the garment and textile industry, ever so anxious to be fashion forward, is far behind when it comes to processes and environmental consciousness. Yet, it i

Leather or Textile, Which Motorcycle Jacket is Better?

Choose A Piece Of Clothing From Each Decade To See Which Fictional Fashion Icon You Are

Energy Harvesting Textiles, Next-Generation Wearable Electronics?

Energy Harvesting Textiles, Next-Generation Wearable Electronics? Smart fabrics are evolving faster than was ever expected and there are many different ...

Can ‘Fashion Makes Change,’ Change Fashion?

New brand-led community promises solutions for “equalizing” status of garment workers while tackling the climate crisis with collaboration.

How to Decorate Your Home With Twill, This Winter's Hottest Textile

Do you have the will for twill? This versatile fabric is making waves—er, weaves—this season for its utility and rich texture.

Textile Emissions: How to Prevent Your Clothes From Passing (CO2) Gas

Have you ever thought about how you’ve disposed of your ripped clothing or banged up pairs of shoes during your lifetime? Did you recycle it? Did you throw it out? Did you do something less convent…