The nanoscale and hydrophobic structures of the network enable the otherwise water-absorbing cotton to repel water nearly as efficiently as the lotus leaf. Furthermore, the treated fabrics are ...

Your sheets can make or break your quality of sleep. If your sheets are too flimsy and made with unbreathable material, you ...

Xinjiang cotton is some of the best fabric in the world. It's also, human rights campaigners say, produced by forced labour. Some Western brands have removed it from their supply chains ...

Denim trends for 2025 challenge the traditional notion of denim as indigo-dyed cotton fabric with colors, textures and prints that trick the eye. Silhouettes are unexpected and modular and allow denim ...

Let's start with the most popular bed sheet fabric in Australia: cotton. Natural fibres such as cotton are known for their breathability and their capacity to absorb more moisture than synthetic ...

Global retailers are facing scrutiny over cotton supplies sourced from Xinjiang, a Chinese region plagued by allegations of human rights abuses. China is one of the world's top cotton producers ...

Cotton (plant) Highly absorbent so is comfortable to wear, strong and durable, easy to care for but can shrink and has poor elasticity so creases Most clothing, bed linen, upholstery fabric and in ...

Bangladesh's textile industry, a cornerstone of its economy, is facing mounting challenges as garment makers, particularly knitwear manufacturers, increasingly turn to imported yarn and fabrics ...