Feb. 6, 2026 Inspired by the shape-shifting skin of octopuses, Penn State researchers developed a smart hydrogel that can change appearance, texture, and shape on command. The material is programmed ...

Before the 2026 FIFA World Cup even kicked off, the tournament was projected to generate over 9 million tons of carbon ...

The researchers made a reconfigurable lampshade with multistable switches that correspond to different colors of light. Credit: Harvard SEAS. Researchers developed knitted textile ...

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

MIT engineers made a new stretchy yarn out of polyethylene, the same plastic used in milk jugs and grocery bags, instead of spandex blends that can’t be recycled. The new yarn can be melted down and ...

The sector can boost industrial capacity and create jobs, however government audits show the 20-year-old scheme is flailing.

DesignNBuy has released a major update to its DesignO platform, introducing integrated sticker production and repeat-pattern design tools that help print businesses streamline workflows, reduce manual ...

A single well-made piece that is designed to remain a staple in the wardrobe for years becomes the one you reach for by instinct. Anatomie says it aims to meet this standard across its collections.

The agreement was finalised on 24 June 2026 during an event focused on financing transformation in the global apparel and textile sector, held in London as part of London Climate Action Week. The ...

Ethical textile and clothing disposal is complex. Discover the innovations driving circular fashion forward. Among areas of consumerism that are arousing concern, one that particularly stands out is ...