Analysis and reconstruction of a warp-weighted loom from the second millennium BC site of Cabezo Redondo, Spain, provides an unprecedented glimpse into the development of textile technology in the ...

Made by Many presents treasures from across the Toronto institution's history — including artifacts that are more than 1000 years old and the $2 hooked rug that started it all.

He has spent a lifetime collecting textiles from around the world in an effort to spotlight the overlooked makers behind abstract masterpieces he believes “the Western art movement has always ...

The silent hero of every flight: the seat fabrics that regulate temperature, provide comfort, and often go unnoticed by passengers.

Whether construction, mobility, aerospace or apparel: technical textiles drive numerous industries forward. Over four trade fair days, the Techtextil Forum (Hall 9.1) highlights key fields of ...

Europe aims to become fully circular by 2050. The Netherlands is at the forefront of circular textiles and digital innovation, and will therefore present its first national pavilion and programme at ...

If you care about sustainability, buying something as simple as a pillowcase can feel surprisingly hard. Search for “sustainable sheets” and you’re flooded with familiar and tantalising promises: ...

A cross-disciplinary team at Rice University has developed a new type of electric heating element—one that looks less like a ...

This article is part of our Design special section about buildings, objects and techniques that are fighting to stay alive. Though automation and mass manufacturing have brought us a world of ...

Massachusetts designer Kate Maloney relies on locally made quality pieces that can move from house to house. Here’s where to ...

Sportswear has become a wardrobe staple, but technologically advanced fabric may not be fit for everyday purposes, said the expert.

Inside the quiet coastal outpost where denim dreams begin-and where Japanese craftsmanship still reigns supreme.