RALEIGH – In a new study, North Carolina State University researchers found they could separate blended cotton and polyester fabric using enzymes – nature’s tools for speeding chemical reactions.

There has been a lot of conversation on social media about the downsides of polyester. But are those downsides as bad as they ...

Azo dyes, defined by their characteristic azo group (–N=N–), represent one of the most important classes of synthetic dyes in modern textile chemistry. Their extensive π-conjugation systems render ...

The team, headed by materials science professor Joanna Aizenberg, has exhibited various applications of the award-winning SLIPS, or Slippery Liquid-Infused Porous Surfaces, a slick coating that repels ...

Synthetic fabrics are often criticized for being unsuitable for winter wear. However, these materials can provide warmth and ...