Polyester fabric production almost came to a standstill in the textile hub of Sircilla with most of the powerloom units in the town remaining shut due to lack of orders and accumulated stocks of ...

Bioinspired fibres and coatings that can repel water, oil and other liquids form the basis of cutting-edge cloth. Philseok Kim fills a syringe full of reddish-brown oil and dribbles it onto a swatch ...

Rain jackets are hardly rugged. Sure, shell jackets are often waterproof (or, at least water-resistant), but they’re often best saved for activities like hiking, camping or walking to get coffee, not ...