Carry-on luggage only became possible thanks to lightweight nylon fabric. All the sexy, skin-tight fabrics that we like to wear — and watch other people wearing — have their origins in that ...

Nylon is a petroleum-based polymer (a type of plastic) that manufacturer’s spin to make into apparel and textiles, according to Arya. Fabrics made from nylon are typically very stretchy and ...

Fabrics made from these fibers are called synthetic fabrics. Nylon, polyester, and acrylic are all synthetic fabrics. Inventions and discoveries continue to be made in the fields of textile chemistry ...

Robotics company 1X Technologies has debuted a humanoid robot called NEO Gamma. This humanoid robot can do everything at home, and it acts like a nanny that can attend to various needs of the ...