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A visual expression of happiness in fabric form, tie-dye, in all of its Technicolor glory, is the kind of mood boost we need now—particularly as we’ve been stuck in the same-old confines of home.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The vibrant blue of a morpho butterfly's wings doesn't come from pigments but from light interacting with microscopic structures on its surface. This phenomenon – structural color ...

Fabrics with electrical functionality have been around for several years, but are very rarely used in mainstream clothing. The fabrics are very expensive and the supply can be unreliable. Frustrated ...

In the world of textile manufacturing, the vibrant colors that enrich our fabrics often conceal a less appealing truth: the environmental toll of traditional dyeing processes. Conventional textile ...

Most of the discourse surrounding personal protective equipment (PPE) is justifiably concentrated on the ability of a garment to minimize exposure to hazards, ultimately making workplaces safer.