Synthetic fabrics are inherently wrinkle resistant. Natural fibres are more prone to wrinkles but can be chemically treated on the fabric surface during manufacturing to make them wrinkle resistant.

Synthetic fabrics are inherently wrinkle resistant. Natural fibres are more prone to wrinkles but can be chemically treated on the fabric surface during manufacturing to make them wrinkle resistant.

When synthetic fabrics are washed tiny plastic particles are shed that can take hundreds of years to break down. On the other hand, cotton is a natural fiber that breaks down in just a few months ...

A new type of cloth developed by researchers at the University of Waterloo can heat up when exposed to the sun thanks to innovative nanoparticles embedded in the fabric's fibers. This advance ...

A research group from Chalmers and the MAX IV Laboratory has developed a new method that provides insights into how natural ...

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However, there’s now a growing push to return to more natural fibers like cotton, wool and mohair. Many people have been choosing synthetic fabrics like polyester because they’re inexpensive ...

Natural diamonds are losing their sparkle. What will it take to restore it? After a postpandemic surge in demand in 2021 and 2022, natural-diamond prices are down about 8% compared with the first ...