Natural Fiber Welding (NFW) has raised $85 million in series B funding to scale up output of its natural fabric technologies. The Peoria, Illinois–based company, one of C&EN’s 10 Start-Ups to Watch in ...

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Nordic Bioproducts Group, a Finnish startup, has created a new plant-based textile fiber. The company is a spinoff from Aalto University in Finland, which created a patented technology called ...

It is rare to encounter a technology that is so disruptive that it has the potential to generate a paradigm shift, and I had that opportunity last month when I interviewed Suzanne DeVall, founder and ...

Trevor Goodwin of Andrews, South Carolina, is using an overhead hook on a motorized track to pick up bulging cloth packages and maneuver them into position. He cuts and tears open the packages, which ...

Natural fiber for a natural challenge: A variety of ski manufacturers offer skis made from Bcomp’s (Fribourg, Switzerland) flax/Banova balsa core, ultralight flax/balsa bCore, and ampliTex flax-yarn ...

Confused about wool vs cashmere? This knitwear comparison offers a clear sweater material guide focused on warmth, durability ...

Applications of natural fiber composites (NFC) can be traced back to the ancient Egyptians, who used to make bricks out of clay mud and straw. More recently, the use of natural fibers as a ...

Wool's natural warmth and breathability make it a great year-round choice. Explore our picks for the best wool comforters from Woolroom, Coyuchi, Naturepedic and more.