Trying to sleep through the night in the peak of summer can be a chore, but the right fabrics may help you do exactly that. Joshua Cox-Steib Joshua Cox-Steib is a sociologist and freelance writer. He ...

Wool, wood, cotton, cocoons, coal, and petroleum are natural resources used to make fabrics. The reason each of these very different things can become fabric is that they all share a common chemistry.

Alicia is a writer, photographer, and social entrepreneur specializing in sustainable travel, wildlife and nature conservation, and environmentally friendly agriculture and eating. She holds an M.S.

Acrylic, with its bulky fibers and wool-like texture, is considered a wool substitute and perfect for cooler temperatures. Made from a common chemical called acrylonitrile, acrylics are often blended ...

You’ve seen waterproof and water-resistant fabrics and clothing materials before. But look closer. You’ve never seen water-resistant fabrics quite like this. Supreen’s unique fabric is made without ...

As environmental concerns intensify, the global textile industry faces growing pressure to adopt more sustainable practices. Increasing consumer awareness of the ecological impact of clothing ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brooke Roberts-Islam is a London-based writer covering sustainability. In the fast-growing next-gen materials market, cellulose ...

African quilting is a vibrant tradition that celebrates cultural heritage through intricate designs and patterns ...

Every piece of fabric on Marie Bachman’s “One World” quilt tells a story. Unassuming dark blue and black fabric pieces hail from Haiti, where piles of plastic bottles are turned into material through ...