A team of researchers has developed a new light-emitting fiber than could be woven into fabrics, providing flexible smart fabrics than can illuminate themselves. The fibers use a stainless steel wire ...

(Nanowerk News) Fabrics made from silkworm fibers have long been treasured for their beautiful luster and refreshing coolness. Columbia Engineering researchers have discovered that fibers produced by ...

Keel Labs turns seaweed into Kelsun fiber for sustainable clothing, using 70 times less water than cotton while biodegrading ...

(Nanowerk News) Instead of needing a coat for each season, imagine having a jacket that would dynamically change shape so it becomes more insulating to keep you warm as the temperature drops. A ...

For centuries fabrics formed from silkworm fibers have been created and treasured, with many going for high prices. Silk has the ability to absorb vivid colors and to produce garments that are ...

Your future T-shirts might be made from potato peels, wheat straw, trees, or even former T-shirts instead of virgin cotton. In Finland, a startup has developed new technology that can transform ...

Wool does a great job keeping sheep warm throughout the cold winter. Sweaters, coats, and hats made from wool keep people warm, too. After the wool is sheared off sheep, it is brushed and combed so ...

In exploring the optical properties of the Madagascar comet moth's cocoon fibers, a team discovers the fibers' exceptional capabilities to reflect sunlight and to transmit optical signals and images, ...