textiles

Soft Exoskeleton Shirt Weighs Less Than 2 Pounds But Can Help the Wearer Lift 35

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Soft Exoskeleton Shirt Weighs Less Than 2 Pounds But Can Help the Wearer Lift 35

The soft exoskeleton- credit, screengrab via the Korea Institute of Machinery and Materials (KIMM) South Korean engineers have developed a soft, shirt-like exoskeleton to give individuals with degenerative muscle conditions more mobility and independence. Costing thousands less than hard, motor-driven exoskeletons, and weighing less than 2 pounds, it’s a game-changing innovation in the field of … Read more

France Bans Forever Chemicals in Cosmetics, Fashion, and Ski Wax

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France Bans Forever Chemicals in Cosmetics, Fashion, and Ski Wax

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

Stunning Crocheted Christmas Tree Helped Knit Together a Community of Extraordinary Women – LOOK

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Stunning Crocheted Christmas Tree Helped Knit Together a Community of Extraordinary Women – LOOK

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

Textile Waste and Forgeries Cut from Indian Supply Chains with Brilliant Desk-Top Spectroscope

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Textile Waste and Forgeries Cut from Indian Supply Chains with Brilliant Desk-Top Spectroscope

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 Creates Striking Portraits Out of Old Denim Jeans Cut into Tiny Pieces (WATCH)

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Artist Creates Striking Portraits Out of Old Denim Jeans Cut into Tiny Pieces (WATCH)

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

Innovative Tapeless Zipper Saves Tons of Fabric While Creating a Better Fit on Your Clothes

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Innovative Tapeless Zipper Saves Tons of Fabric While Creating a Better Fit on Your Clothes

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