At the peak, Hong Kong was one of Asia’s largest textile exporters. Now, visitors can see tangible reminders of that history ...

Detergents may begin their journey by cleaning our clothes, but they end up contaminating the environment, flowing into ...

While the merits of making your bed are many, science may support leaving it a mess. For years, experts have maintained that the morning ritual can help you sleep better, have more sex, boost ...

Soft sculptor Anna Warfield talks about her creative process. Binghamton-based soft sculptor Anna Warfield, talks about the visually inviting nature of her work, and the confrontational meaning behind ...

Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry come out feeling soft and smelling great. These products contain lubricating ingredients that help ...

Fabric softeners are designed to reduce the amount of static in synthetic fibers and make laundry come out feeling soft and smelling great. These products contain lubricating ingredients that help ...

The leftover yeast from brewing beer, wine or even to make some pharmaceuticals can be repurposed to produce high-performance fibers stronger than natural fibers with significantly less environmental ...

As an alternative to single-use plastic wrap and paper cup coatings, researchers in ACS’ Langmuir report a way to waterproof materials using edible fungus. Along with fibers made from wood, the fungus ...

Treva Kilby calls herself a fabricoholic. “I think I started sewing Barbie clothes when I was like 8,” Kilby says. “And I’m 69 now. So I’ve been sewing for a while.” Kilby, who lives in Eden Township, ...