A pair of wearable stickers may transform diagnostic sweat testing for cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disorder that causes problems with digestion and breathing.

Fibers taken from the Shroud of Turin nearly five decades ago still contain a complex record of biological material accumulated over centuries. In research published in Scientific Reports, scientists ...

William Henry Perkin’s alizarin-dyed fabric samples from the Journal of the Chemical Society of London, volume 26, published in 1873 Credit: Courtesy of Mary Kate Donais Almost 150 years ago, in the ...

When trying to make more sustainable clothing choices, many consumers follow a simple rule: Choose natural fibers over ...

A colorful Nebraska fabric shop fills every aisle with thousands of prints, making one sewing project quickly lead to three ...

Everyone has an opinion about the best fabric for hot weather—but do different materials actually keep you cooler? In this ...

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a set of test textile materials to support the development of new sorting and identification methods.

If proven successful, NIST said this could have several industrial applications, including in recycling.

We all spend a lot of time sleeping in our beds, so why not outfit them with the luxury of the best linen sheets? Though linen may not be as soft as cotton sheets at first touch, the way linen is ...

This document provides information about the safety requirements that apply under the Hazardous Products (Carpet) Regulations to textile floor coverings manufactured, imported, advertised or sold in ...

Over the past two years, I’ve tested over 30 activewear brands—from gym staples to runner-friendly picks to stylish options that are more about the look than the workout. Meanwhile, our fashion ...