Cotton, hemp, bamboo, flax, and linen are five common plant-based natural fibers. Animal-based fibers you may be familiar with include wool, silk, cashmere, and camel yarn. Clothing consisting of any ...

Nanotechnology researchers are developing the perfect complement to the power tie: a “power shirt” able to generate electricity to power small electronic devices for soldiers in the field, hikers and ...

When we think of tough, versatile outdoor gear, we usually picture jackets, backpacks and boots made from high-tech fabrics that repel the elements. But natural fibers can hold their own, and in some ...

Though a sighting on the high street of this new advancement in fashion is unlikey to be the norm anytime soon, it certainly would mess with the heads of any drunk ...

Who doesn’t love beautifully hued clothing? Well, how about Mother Nature? But can you blame her? Industrial dyes are absolute poison. As senior author and biochemical engineer San Yup Lee explains, ...

Insane Paris is a new start-up from France. The company manufacturers a range of clothing, from t-shirt, bandannas, baseball hats and so on, that share a common design element: the clothing, which is ...