A new comparison of natural and synthetic fabrics finds synthetics like polyester and nylon generally maintain shape and resist wear longer than natural fibers such as cotton or wool. While natural ...

Natural vs synthetic fabrics explained with a focus on clothing durability. Discover which fabric comparison works best for ...

Bottles and bags, food wrappers and straws. Piping, packaging, toys and trays. Plastic is everywhere — and yet some people may be surprised at how much they actually wear. A typical closet is loaded ...

A recent review article by Duan-Chao Wang and colleagues in Polymers covers the research in conductive fibers, with conductive additives ranging from carbon nanotubes (CNT) and graphene to various ...

Hollow graphene aerogel fibers mimicking polar bear hair achieve record-low thermal conductivity and high electrical conductivity for multifunctional smart textiles. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Polar bears ...