Microbeads, the tiny plastic beads used in some facial scrubs and toothpaste that rinse down drains and pollute oceans and lakes, are now banned in “rinse-off” products in the U.S. But it’s not like ...

Learn how to make a silk scarf with lightweight fabric. This beginner sewing project is a great to practice sewing silk and ...

If the fit is right, face masks made of a combination of high thread-count cotton and natural silk fabric or a chiffon weave can effectively filter out aerosol particles, researchers report. In the ...

Home dyeing can be a gamble if you are new to the idea, but even if you are experienced in the art, knowing the reaction difference between animal fibers and plant based fibers can be crucial to ...

Editor's note: This story, dating from April 2020, contains outdated information about masks for the COVID-19 pandemic. As of Jan. 24, 2022, according to the CDC: “Loosely woven cloth products provide ...

Natural fabrics have many obvious advantages over synthetic ones – especially in hot climates. Mariam Al Accad, fabric consultant to Regal stores, reveals all you wanted to know about cotton, ...

Switching from traditional fabrics to natural-fiber clothing is good for us and our planet. Here’s why. Natural-fiber clothing no longer means itchy hemp or unflattering off-white clothing. More and ...

Colorful DIY fabric face masks. New research published by the American Chemical Society and conducted by University of Chicago scientists suggests that fabric type plays a role in filtration ...

A fashion show themed “The Dreamers” featuring designs made of Lanh My A (a kind of Vietnamese traditional fabric) will be held at Adora Luxury in Ho Chi Minh City on October 13. A fashion show themed ...