Every textile engineer knows that the difference between a simple cloth and an advanced fabric lies not just in the threads but in how those threads are arranged. A plain weave behaves differently ...

TIGANESTI, Romania From the sanctity of a 19th-century convent, Romanian nuns weave vivid, Byzantine cloth for Orthodox priests. Now word of the sumptuous silk has reached fashion designers — and soon ...

Carbon fiber originated for aerospace use, but as it has become more usable this material expanded into the automotive industry. It has several properties that make it a superior product for so many ...

For conceptual artist Lakshmi Madhavan, the gossamer fine cotton cloth woven with gold zari (kasavu) is her chosen medium to explore a people’s stories, culture and social mooring. The Mumbai-based ...