‘Silky’ doesn’t mean it’s made from silk – how confusing textile language can harm the environment

If you care about sustainability, buying something as simple as a pillowcase can feel surprisingly hard. Search for “sustainable sheets” and you’re flooded with familiar and tantalising promises: ...

Raincoat no longer waterproof? A textile scientist explains why—and how to fix it

You pull on your rain jacket, step out into the storm, and within half an hour your undershirt is soaked. The jacket you ...

This Pet Bed Pillow Topper at Kohl's Is Perfect for Senior and Large-Breed Dogs

A high-quality, supportive dog bed is pretty much a necessity if you have older or larger-breed dogs that might need extra support. And one of the best we've recently come across is the Canine ...

Polymers that crawl like worms: How materials can develop direction without being told where to go

Researchers at the University of Vienna have uncovered a surprising phenomenon: polymer chains with segments that simply ...

Microplastics Are Already in Our Bodies. What Can We Actually Do Now?

Microplastics have been detected in human blood, lungs, and brain tissue. Environmental health advocate Lindsay Dahl explains ...

Scientists Turn Milk Protein Into a Biodegradable Plastic Alternative—Here's How

Researchers combined milk protein, starch, and volcanic clay to create a biodegradable packaging film that degrades in 13 ...