Silk threads can be fused into transparent, plastic-like materials that twist terahertz frequencies of light, according to research led by Imperial College London, University of Michigan Engineering ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The integration of electronics into clothing promises to transform how we interact with technology, but the fundamental materials have consistently fallen short. Attempts to weave ...

Color-changing light-emitting fibers woven into fabric enable flexible, pixel-level displays for smart textiles, opening new possibilities for wearable communication. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a ...

The findings identify photoaging as a key mechanism converting everyday fabrics into marine microplastics, deepening our understanding of microfiber formation and its ecological risks. Microplastics ...

The growing demand for sustainable textiles will fuel a significant uptick in demand for lyocell fiber over the next few years, according to new data from Credence Research. The global research firm ...

Imagine a shirt that feels like any other, but could feed you real-time information about your health and surroundings, heat up and cool down automatically, or even track your travels, giving you data ...