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 ...

The demand for Mysuru silk saris has surged, with customers queuing at KSIC's showroom from 4 am. Known for their quality and heritage, these saris hold a Geographical Indication tag. Despite limited ...

Here is how you can use your silk fabrics sustainably. 2021 ushered with it a growing public conscience to move towards sustainable living. With the pandemic and subsequent lockdown, life took a ...

The yarns and fabrics for spring 2027 are expected to be ultralight and feature a bright palette of vivid tones with touches ...

Researchers report that a combination of cotton with natural silk or chiffon can effectively filter out aerosol particles -- if the fit is good. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Centers ...

There are thousands of natural materials that make glorious colors in fabric, from rhubarb and dahlias to indigo and groundnuts. Natural dyeing is an ancient tradition, and the techniques behind this ...

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 ...

HANOI: Natural extracts from leaves and roots of plants are unique pigments used by craftspersons in the Ma Chau silk craft village of the former central province of Quang Nam (which has merged into ...