Thanks to new technology and support from the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust, scientists at Washington State University are helping keep millions of tons of cotton and cellulose waste out of the landfill, spinning it into valuable fibers for new clothing. Fabric going to waste Fiber consumption is on the rise as a growing world population demands […]
Textiles are everywhere: In the clothing we wear, on our furniture, in our cars. They give us shelter from the elements, protect our crops, prevent erosion, and help us heal after surgery. With so much more to textiles than meets the eye, it’s important for students to understand the science behind them—how and why textiles […]