Textile chemists may create new products to meet specific market needs, or they may modify existing products to become more generally marketable. Materials scientists generally gain more independence ...

Tex is made of loads of types of fabric; like cotton, polyester and, yes, wool. We use these materials to keep ourselves warm, to protect us in emergencies and to express ourselves. Very stylish ...

Researchers at higher education institutions explore the relationship between electronics and textiles while Revoltech debuts ...

Regenerated fibers such as cellulose and wood pulp are used to make materials such as rayon and acetate. Synthetic fibers are man made from chemicals. They are generally based on polymers and are ...

There are three basic types of composites and composite materials: polymer matrix composites (PMC) ceramic matrix composites (CMC) metal matrix composites (MMC) Most industrial composites use a resin ...

Biocompatibility is a key consideration in the development and marketing of medical textiles, as it determines how materials ...