By rethinking how thin metal threads are woven into a flexible textile, EPFL researchers have created a lightweight fabric ...

Sep. 12, 2025 For centuries, people believed ice was slippery because pressure and friction melted a thin film of water. But new research from Saarland University reveals that this long-standing ...

The sheen of satin, the subtle glints of twill, the translucence of sheer silk: Fabric has long been difficult to render ...

"Designers will have another major tool to add into their designs." This is an Inside Science story. A wearable interactive display made of a flexible, breathable electronic fabric can display simple ...

I recently had the pleasure of meeting with Rebeccah Pailes-Friedman, an adjunct associate professor at Pratt Institute as well as an author and researcher on smart textiles and wearable technologies.

Learn how fabric choice and layered textures shape a calm bedroom aesthetic, adding visual balance, softness, and comfort without overwhelming the space.