New circular economy hub aims to support textile sorting and classification, and enable second-life industrial applications ...

A legendary golden fabric once worn only by emperors has made an astonishing comeback. Korean scientists have successfully recreated ancient sea silk—a rare, shimmering fiber prized since Roman ...

How do you build the next generation of natural performance materials without pretending cotton or synthetics will disappear?

The FTA gives Indian textile and apparel exporters long-overdue parity with Bangladesh, Vietnam and Turkey, opening up new ...

Tearfil is a Portuguese yarn spinning company. Credit: Nadeem A. Khan/Shutterstock.com. Under the terms of the agreement, Tearfil plans to incorporate SPINNOVA fibre into yarn blends for the European ...

Birla Cellulose and Circulose have announced a cooperation agreement aimed at advancing circular textiles and scaling textile recycling initiatives. Under the agreement, Circulose will supply pulp ...

A UBC research team has developed a cleaner way to produce rayon, a popular fabric used in clothing for more than a century. The process could significantly reduce chemical use and improve ...

For all our advances in wellness – from tech that tracks every workout and sleep disturbance to protein-packed meals you can eat on the go – we’re still missing one basic health essential: most of us ...

Government of India has withdrawn the quality-control order (QCO) on polyester fibre and yarn, thereby easing regulatory requirements for the textile and apparel industry. The decision comes amidst ...

Fiber offers older adults a range of health benefits, but most adults do not consume enough. Adding whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes to meals throughout the day can help individuals bump ...