Under Armour will soon be making available kits of its award-winning fiber-shed test method so industry players at large can better understand the pervasive microfiber pollution problem. “Until now, ...

Polymer-based—or plastic—synthetic materials have a hold on the fashion industry, currently making up about two-thirds of all fibers used in textiles with no signs of slowing down. At the same time, ...

A research project called bioPEtex aims to produce bio-based polyethylene so it becomes compatible with established textile ...

Pineapple leaf fiber has long been valued in parts of Southeast Asia for traditional uses, including basketry in Malaysia and ...

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 ...

Non-destructive testing (NDT) methods include a wide range of analytical techniques that can evaluate various kinds of materials, elements, welds, systems, etc., without rendering any damage or harm ...

“Made to last” shouldn’t mean “here forever.” But for the majority of textiles today, that’s the unfortunate reality. In lab conditions, CiCLO® — a sustainable additive that can be combined with ...

Researchers found they could filter carbon dioxide from air and gas mixtures at promising rates using a proposed new textile-based filter that combines cotton fabric and an enzyme called carbonic ...