Researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes -- nature's tools for speeding chemical reactions. Ultimately, they hope their findings will lead to a more ...

None of these material innovators are firing on all cylinders—at least when it comes to commercial-scale plants—yet a quiet race is shaping up, if not among the companies themselves then against time ...

More than a decade ago, jet-lagged textile expert Juan Hinestroza landed in Xintang, China, and took a walk near a large creek. He noticed the water was a strange color—indigo blue, from highly toxic ...

Guwahati: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Saturday said that the state government follows strict specifications while ...

This research scrutinized the effectiveness of utilizing polyester high tenacity fabrics to enhance the functionality of concrete panels. Two distinct woven fabrics with comparable strength resistance ...

If you were to soak even your best raincoat underwater for two months it would be wet through at the end of the experience. But a new waterproof material developed by Swiss chemists would be as dry as ...

Tablecloths add a great design element to your dining area, while protecting surfaces from spills and stains. Whether you choose a classic material like linen or a low-maintenance fabric like ...