Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The integration of electronics into clothing promises to transform how we interact with technology, but the fundamental materials have consistently fallen short. Attempts to weave ...

Color-changing light-emitting fibers woven into fabric enable flexible, pixel-level displays for smart textiles, opening new possibilities for wearable communication. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a ...

Natural fibers promoted as sustainable alternatives to plastic, including cotton and wool, have been found preserved in a U.K. lake for more than a century—challenging assumptions that they quickly ...

The growing demand for sustainable textiles will fuel a significant uptick in demand for lyocell fiber over the next few years, according to new data from Credence Research. The global research firm ...

The findings identify photoaging as a key mechanism converting everyday fabrics into marine microplastics, deepening our understanding of microfiber formation and its ecological risks. Microplastics ...

A 1898 sample of viscose rayon, made from wood pulp, marked a revolution in textiles, offering a luxurious silk alternative.