Christin Hume – Unsplash Being that many of the so-called “forever chemicals” are involved in making products water-resistant, a French ban on their use in the textile, fashion, and cosmetics industries should serve to greatly reduce the nation’s population to their exposure. There are hundreds of forever chemicals often called per or poly fluoroalkyl substances … Read more
Courtesy of The Crochet Collective This incredible Christmas tree was designed and manufactured by incredible women in India’s state of Goa who felt another fake plastic Christmas tree was something the world didn’t need. Made entirely of crocheted yarn, the community tree was designed to help revive a fading craft, feature women’s labor, and offer … Read more
FibreSENSE – credit, courtesy of Kosha.ai An Indian initiative is utilizing a scientific technique known as spectroscopy to prove the authenticity of traditional, handwoven silken garments over forgeries. Often making headlines in the study of planets and nebulae in our galaxy, the spectroscopy device allows for quick and indisputable textile analysis at the molecular level—giving … Read more
Artist Cristiam Ramos portraits made from cut up denim jeans – SWNS Meet the artist who is turning old denim jeans into striking works of art. Cristiam Ramos creates intricate portraits of celebrities and animals using nothing but tiny squares of cut-up denim. By carefully piecing together the different shades of fabric, Cristiam produces portraits … Read more
The AiryString Zipper – credit, YKK, provided to Wired For a company that makes half the world’s zippers, new ideas have big impacts. At Japan’s YKK, they’ve debuted a zipper sans fabric tape—the typically black-colored strip of material that separates the back of the zipper teeth from the garment. Early adopters include Prada and North … Read more