If proven successful, NIST said this could have several industrial applications, including in recycling.

The European Union and United States have been working to harmonize on certain textile regulations under the proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) in an effort to free up ...

Ugandan researchers are transforming discarded banana stems into textiles, hair extensions and sanitary pads, positioning the East African nation to capitalize on growing global demand for sustainable ...

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Patrik Lundström is pleased with his new pair of Levi’s 501s. “The touch and feel is exactly the same as your cotton jeans,” he says. Lundström is CEO of Renewcell, a Swedish start-up that has created ...