When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking ...

Each year, more than 60 percent of textiles produced globally are made from blended fibers, yet less than 1 percent of these materials are effectively recycled. The issue stems from the source, of ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI) launched a Natural Textile Fiber Innovation Hub in Sta. Cruz, Laguna on April 16, aimed ...

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 ...

The shirt you're wearing right now: what's it made from? In its rawest form, was it once growing in a field, on a sheep's back or sloshing at the bottom of an oil well? We wear clothes literally every ...

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

Trying to beat the summer heat? Start by looking at what you're wearing. The fabrics our clothes are made of can make a big difference in staying cool, keeping away odours and protecting us from the ...

If you care about sustainability, buying something as simple as a pillowcase can feel surprisingly hard. Search for “sustainable sheets” and you’re flooded with familiar and tantalising promises: ...