By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a flexible textile, EPFL researchers have created a lightweight fabric capable of lifting over 400 times its own weight. The work advances the ...

Many industrial processes and household tasks currently completed by humans entail the manipulation of textiles, including clothes, sheets, towels, cloths and other fabric-based objects. Most robotic ...

A new study could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them to make informed decisions and mitigate economic losses. The paper, ...

The impact of technology on the textile industry is no longer limited to the design and production environment of clothing. Now, technology is becoming part of the textile itself. The future of your ...

Why do some clothes flow while others feel structured? This guide explains fabric weight fashion, garment drape, and clothing ...

Engineered human tissue plays a small but growing role in medicine. Engineered skin can be used on surgical patients or burn victims, engineered arteries have been used to repair obstructed blood flow ...

Installation view of Woven Walls at Morgan Lehman gallery (all installation views courtesy Morgan Lehman gallery) Sometimes I walk into an exhibition and language starts to sing in my head, when it’s ...

Men who opt for made-to-measure suits often get waylaid at the most crucial step: selecting a material. But that’s no surprise. There is a world of fabric options available, and for the uninitiated, ...