My passion for color and pattern was sparked as a young girl while accompanying my mom on many, many trips to the fabric store. I remember her letting me choose fabrics and sewing patterns for clothes ...

Maybe you’ve hacked together a DIY mask from an old T-shirt or pillowcase over the last few weeks. That’s probably good enough for most uses, but if you want to get precise about it, a new study ...

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New textiles change shape when they heat up, giving designers a wide range of new options. In addition to offering adjustable aesthetics, responsive smart fabrics could also help monitor people’s ...

Men who opt for made-to-measure suits often get waylaid at the most crucial step: selecting a material. But that’s no surprise. There is a world of fabric options available, and for the uninitiated, ...

Gemma is an experienced freelance writer who has spent the last five years focusing on expert-driven content relating to homes and gardens. She has contributed to several lifestyle publications ...