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Researchers discuss the properties of silk and recent and future applications of the material. It has been used in drug delivery and is ideal for wearable and implantable health monitoring sensors.

“Silk: A World History” describes the unique qualities of silk that make it a sustainable material with a wide variety of applications. The following is an excerpt from Silk: A World History by ...

Leather is an ever growing multi-billion dollar industry requiring more than 3.8 billion bovine animals – equal to one for every two people on earth – to sustain production each year. And while the ...

Particular kinds of fabrics are best suitable for this breezy air season. The winter season is the best season for fashion enthusiasts. New trends are set during this time and the weather is always ...

Engineers have created an environmentally friendly leather alternative made from silk. The material can be printed into different patterns and textures, has similar physical properties to real leather ...

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today’s technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had ...

Beyond the aesthetic appeal of having this sleek material as a floor-to-ceiling curtain, velvet also has some practical benefits, like light and sound insulation. Traditionally, velvet was only made ...