New study finds bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean
Plastic pollution is seemingly omnipresent in society, and while plastic bags, cups, and bottles may first come to mind, plastics are also increasingly used to make clothing, rugs, and other textiles......»»
Puzzling rings may be finger loops from prehistoric weapon systems, research finds
When most researchers looked at a puzzling group of artifacts discovered at French archaeological sites, they presumed these to be ornaments or clothing. But Justin Garnett saw something else......»»
Apple wearable tags described in disguised patent application
A patent application for Apple wearable tags has been revealed, after the company originally took steps to disguise its identity. Apple describes how tags could be worn on the body, or attached to clothing, to perform a wide range of health and spor.....»»
Researchers pin down PFAS prevalence in firefighter gear
A firefighter's protective clothing, called turnout gear, is essential for operating in the dangerous conditions of a fire. However, the firefighting community has raised concerns regarding the presence of a class of chemicals called per- and polyflu.....»»
Upcycling method turns textile trash to functional coatings
In an effort to make textiles more sustainable, a new method allows researchers to break old clothing down chemically and reuse polyester compounds to create fire resistant, anti-bacterial or wrinkle-free coatings that could then be applied to clothe.....»»
Super-charged textile repairs itself, monitors heart rhythm
Scientists from around the world have developed a simple metallic coating treatment for clothing or wearable textiles which can repair itself, repel bacteria from the wearer and even monitor a person's electrocardiogram (ECG) heart signals......»»
Opinion: A rise in self-service technologies may cause a decline in our sense of community
Automation, once hidden behind closed doors in factories, is increasingly moving into public view. Customers can pay for groceries or clothing at a self-checkout machine, order fast food from a touchscreen kiosk or even pickup coffee from a "robo-caf.....»»
Perforations in ancient bone fragment suggest it was used as a base when poking holes in leather garments
A team of archaeologists and anthropologists from Université de Bordeaux, Institut Polytechnique de Bordeaux and Universitat de Barcelona, has found evidence of a tool used to make leather clothing dating back to the Upper Paleolithic. In their stud.....»»
Questionable $2,500 hoodie makes you look like you were plucked out of Minecraft
Plus: The pixelated silk pants you've been searching for. Enlarge (credit: Loewe) Move over, Microsoft. There's a new company out there peddling clothing evoking memories of old tech. Loewe, a Spanish fashion company th.....»»
Many girls quit sports due to clothing concerns, shows new study
New research, showing gendered school sports uniforms play a "major role" in high dropout rates of teenage girls in sport, has already broken boundaries to help remove rigid policies. This means that skirts no longer need to be worn in women's Englis.....»»
The man in the monkey nut coat: How a 1940s scientist made "vegan wool" from peanuts
Woolen clothing has been around for as long as humans have been wearing clothes and sheep have been domesticated. Indeed, our distant ancestors used sheep for three things: food, clothing and shelter—wool makes good insulation and helps to keep in.....»»
New study shapes understanding of adaptive clothing customer needs
With the growth of the niche adaptive clothing market come new challenges for retailers, including making the process of online shopping more inclusive for people with varying degrees of disability as well as expanding the functionality and aesthetic.....»»
The mushrooms you can wear and build with
A growing number of firms are turning fungi roots into clothing and building material......»»
Deciding what to wear to work isn"t getting any easier for women, even as business dress codes relax
HSBC has recently introduced what it calls a "more casual" uniform for its branch staff, including jumpsuits and jeans, "menopause-friendly" clothing, as well as "ethnic wear". The uniforms aim to make staff immediately visible to customers and also.....»»
Wardrobe apps could help reduce fashion waste, suggests report
A new breed of wardrobe apps could help reduce fashion waste, by enabling people to make the most of the clothes they already own, swap clothing with people with similar tastes, and ensure that clothing is resold rather than sent to landfill. The ap.....»»
Best tech for runners in 2023
Runners are minimalists by heart and trade. They just want to run — and without the encumbrances of uncomfortable clothing or unnecessary, bulky equipment, gear, or tech accessories.[Pexels/Daniel Reche]This purchase list is for the minimalist runn.....»»
The best equipment and technology for runners in 2023
Runners are minimalists by heart and trade. They just want to run — and without the encumbrances of uncomfortable clothing or unnecessary, bulky equipment, gear, or tech accessories.[Pexels/Daniel Reche]This purchase list is for the minimalist runn.....»»
Amid China’s massive COVID wave, 42% of people on one flight tested positive
Another reminder to keep those masks on during flights. Enlarge / A passenger wearing protective clothing amid the COVID-19 pandemic waits to board a domestic flight at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on January 3. (credit.....»»
What are career closets? More colleges help cash-strapped students with job-ready clothes
When Renee Perez has any extra money, she sets it aside for her five children. For the 38-year-old business information technology major at Texas Christian University, anything that isn't essential, like professional clothing, is a difficult purchase.....»»
How virtual clothes could help solve fashion"s waste problem
The clothing industry is using digital tools to reduce waste and push fashion into the future......»»