A textile scientist at North Carolina State University is developing a more efficient method of dyeing cotton that is not only less harmful to the environment, but also uses significantly smaller ...

Pigments are uncommon in the textile industry because, unlike dyes, they are insoluble in water and need a binder to stick to ...

Most of the discussion in sustainable textiles has centered around the fibers–manufacturers making a switch to organic cotton, or creating fabrics from natural, easily-renewable materials like bamboo ...

According to Towards Chemical and Materials Consulting, the global textile market size is calculated at USD 1.39 trillion in ...

The textile industry is at a critical point, facing environmental challenges and a pressing need for sustainability. Traditional practices have led to significant ecological footprints, including ...

Plasma-coated yarns can be woven into textiles to provide antimicrobial and antistatic properties, and can be used in textile-based electrodes. Plasma-based surface treatment is a mature technology in ...

Textile manufacturer Yeşim Group’s Ecollectiv initiative won multiple awards in the 2025 Just Style Excellence Awards ...

A new chemical process separates mixed textile waste and produces components that can be reused (Sci. Adv. 2024, DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.ado6827). After their lifetime of use, most discarded clothes ...