fabrics

Proof-of-concept study could help reduce textile waste and recycle polyester compounds into useful coatings

New method of producing highly functional materials from discarded polystyrene

Artificially designed, amyloid-silk hybrid protein even outperforms some spider silks

Researchers reported that they were able to prevent 100 percent of bites when a volunteer wore their specially developed clothing

Smart tablecloth can find fruit and help with watering the plants

New research examines the effectiveness of common household fabrics in blocking droplets

A new North Carolina State University study finds that a carbon nanotube film has a combination of properties that make it an appealing candidate for next-gen smart fabrics

Transistors and integrated circuits made from threads are combined with thread-based sensors to create fully flexible devices

The device will impact composites manufacturing and health-monitoring industries

Equipment- and training-free textile detectors could be used in public health, workplace safety, military, and rescue applications