For years scientists have been working on self-repairing films that could be placed onto products to boost their lifetimes

The properties of this material are similar to leather once it’s harvested and dried, and can be used to make clothing, shoes, or handbags

The result will be fabrics engineered to see, hear, sense, and communicate

New technique to grow nanostructures that degrade organic matter when exposed to light

Dyeing and processing yarns and fabrics could become "greener" and more expensive

Kristi Gaines and Su Shin found a gap in research related to clothing designed specifically to help children with autism cope with their environments.

One day soon, our clothes will be smart garments engineered to fight harmful bacteria and pollutants, monitor our surroundings and vital signs, and power our mobile devices – all while being fashionable.