Global nonprofit Textile Exchange has published the final criteria for its Materials Matter Standard, a unified, impact-driven standards system for raw material production and primary processing in ...

When doctoral student Mostafa Jabbari began his research project, the aim was to improve the properties of the material used for textile bioreactors. But he changed tracks and developed a whole new ...

Material World is a weekly roundup of innovations and ideas within the materials sector, covering news from emerging biomaterials and alternative leathers to sustainable substitutes and future-proof ...

Commonly exhibited in museum galleries, animal mummies have been the focus of interest of both visitors and researchers alike. The study of these animal remains not only provides new insights into ...

Let’s start with the basics. What are e-textiles? The term “e-textiles” can refer to either electronic textiles or electrically integrated textiles, but generally they’re a combination of electronics ...

The fashion industry is rapidly embracing digital transformation, and one of the most significant innovations driving this change is fabric simulation. As ...

Development of the new standard started in 2021 and is slated to become effective on 31 December 2026. Certification will become mandatory from 31 December 2027. Until then, organisations could ...