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Researchers have developed a panel with textile waste that improves both the thermal and acoustic conditions of buildings and reduces the energy impact associated to the production of construction ...

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. When a favourite swimsuit no longer fits, options are limited: selling it on a resale site is perceived as unhygienic, but throwing it in the ...

When your favourite dress or shirt shrinks in the wash, it can be devastating, especially if you followed the instructions closely. Unfortunately, some fabrics just seem to be more prone to shrinking ...

Forensic experts have revealed for the first time that textile fibres can be transferred between two pieces of clothing without them touching. In small, compact and semi-enclosed spaces such as inside ...

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalise on growing global demand for sustainable ...