RALEIGH – In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

African American woman in front of open washing machine holding clean white towel to face - MAYA LAB/Shutterstock Cotton is one of the most popular and versatile fabrics in the world, known for its ...

The fabric you choose for your sheets can make a bigger difference than you might think. Cotton has been a trusted favorite for generations; people love its natural fibers, crisp feel and the way it ...

MILAN — As the usual round of textile trade shows is around the corner, yarn spinners and fabric-makers are busy fine-tuning their spring 2026 collections. The trend is pointing to fabrics that are ...

Sharmon Lebby is a writer and sustainable fashion stylist who studies and reports on the intersections of environmentalism, fashion, and BIPOC communities. When it comes to sustainable consumer ...

Polymer-coated cotton fabric generates electricity from ambient humidity day and night, powering LEDs for over 24 hours and ...