MIT Technology Review2d
This company is trying to make a biodegradable alternative to spandex
Alexis Peña and Lauren Blake, cofounders of Good Fibes, aim to tackle this problem with lab-grown elastics. Operating out of ...
The Scientist8mon
Synthetic Biology is in Fashion
For example, synthesizing the silk protein is just the first step towards making a fabric. Developers need to then spin it into a fiber, test the material properties, turn it into a textile, and then ...
Researchers surpass silkworm silk by taking a holistic approach
Dr. Ben Allardyce and Ph.D. candidate Mr. Martin Zaki from Deakin's Institute for Frontier Materials (IFM) have delivered a ...
BBC4y
Textiles - natural and synthetic fibres
Cotton (plant) Highly absorbent so is comfortable to wear, strong and durable, easy to care for but can shrink and has poor elasticity so creases Most clothing, bed linen, upholstery fabric and in ...
GlobalData on MSN6mon
Study finds AMSilk’s bio-fibres ‘significantly’ outpace silk’s eco-impact
Separately, testing by the Fresenius Institute showed AMSilk's textiles are ... a natural structural protein for performance ...
The Conversation1mon
Your fuzzy flannel pyjamas could be incredibly flammable – here’s what to know
Textiles are lightweight materials ... The only naturally flame-resistant fibre is wool, along with all other animal protein fibres such as silk, alpaca, mohair, cashmere and others.
Spiber to showcase over 100 new fabrics, including wide range of suiting fabrics and high Brewed Proteinâ„¢ fiber blends, at Milano Unica debut
The collection features a wide range of blends containing 10%–50% Brewed Protein™ fiber and includes materials like wool, polyester, and more—ideal for suits and jackets. This unveiling marks a ...