There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

Fashion and textiles may be among the last places you’d expect to see innovation. But college researchers in Florida have figured out a revolutionary fabric that can alter its color with a mild change ...

Check out the fashion industry’s newest form of wearable technology—a gorgeous flowing fabric that reacts to heat, sound, and friction. When sensing a change in the wearer’s environment, the fabric ...

Clothing, colors, and prints can influence how the silhouette is perceived. Discover wardrobe choices that help visually reduce volume in areas such as the abdomen, hips, arms, and thighs ...

Using fabric dye is a fantastic way to inexpensively refresh clothing and accessories and give faded upholstery new life — or a complete makeover. In addition to revitalizing your wardrobe and ...

If you're looking for an easy and inexpensive way to add more color to your walls, but you want to reserve the right to change your mind or move, all you need is some choice fabric and a little starch ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The vibrant blue of a morpho butterfly's wings doesn't come from pigments but from light interacting with microscopic structures on its surface. This phenomenon – structural color ...

Embroidery is a delicate art form that has stood the test of time. Its core involves adorning fabric with intricate patterns and designs using needle and thread. But one crucial step in this process ...