Chemists have developed a way to extract natural dyes from ancient textiles while preserving the unique chemical characteristics of each dye. The technique enables the researchers to then identify the ...

For as long as humans have been around, we have been using our hands and senses to create beautiful and useful objects from ...

Textiles are all the different types of cloth or fabric that we use. They can make clothes, furnishing and even buildings. Different textiles can keep us warm and dry and let us express ourselves with ...

Much as they’re trumpeted by so-called eco-designers, plant-based alternatives to cotton are a minuscule piece of the fashion puzzle. Dwarfed by cotton and synthetics such as polyester, spandex and ...

Do natural textiles such as silk and cashmere and fine cotton still carry the same cache as luxury materials? Have their methods of production adhered to century-old traditions or felt the impact of ...

Heidi Barr gained her textile know-how as a costume designer. Now, she uses that experience, coupled with a passion for sustainable kitchen products, as a basis for her business at Kitchen Garden ...

Creating a natural look and feel in your home has become more than just a design trend—it’s a lifestyle choice that promotes wellbeing, sustainability, and a deeper connection with the environment ...

Textiles are all the different types of cloth or fabric that we use. They can make clothes, furnishing and even buildings. Different textiles can keep us warm and dry and let us express ourselves with ...