Clothing of the future could have the ability to repair itself after a tear – all you need to do is add water. Researchers have developed a coating for textiles that can heal itself, and neutralize ...

Don’t you just hate it when your clothes get ripped and you have to go to the entire process of stitching it back together yourself or go to a tailor? Plus, the stitch simply scars your favourite ...

Ripped pants or a torn shirt usually means a trip to the tailor or a garbage can is in one's future. But scientists could be closing in on a new solution. They report in the journal ACS Applied ...

When you rip clothing, you either have to go get it repaired, repair it yourself, or sigh heavily and toss it out. You’re lucky if you have the tools necessary to repair torn fabrics, or just have all ...

Sign up below to get Mission Local’s free newsletter, a daily digest of news you won’t find elsewhere. Sign up Clothing and other textiles are winding up in ...

Scientists have come up with a way to make rips in clothes repair themselves. Teenagers are going to be furious. The self-repairing materials, created by researchers at Penn State University, are ...

Amid the pandemic, as people embrace sustainability, there is a shift towards buying natural fabrics and reusing clothes for as long as possible. This sustainability has also lead to a rise in ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. We’ve all been there. Your favourite pair of jeans begins to ...

You might be surprised by the potential your old, distressed or even stained clothing still holds. While these items may no longer be suitable for wearing in public — or even at home — they can enjoy ...

Clothing of the future could have the ability to repair itself after a tear – all you need to do is add water. Researchers have developed a coating for textiles that can heal itself, and neutralize ...