Using silk fibers coated with carbon nanotubes, researchers have spun tough, conductive yarn that can be knit or woven into wearable sensors and other electronic devices (Matter 2019, DOI: ...

In business, being authentic is often identified with being able to carve out a niche for oneself; in a small silk spinning village in the northeastern province of Surin, locals have learned just that ...

The global cotton denim market is challenging, forcing the industry to use and develop sustainable natural fibers that are environmentally friendly, comfortable, and fashionable 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9.

NEURIED, Germany, Jan. 21, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AMSilk GmbH (“AMSilk”), a global leader in advanced biomaterials made from silk proteins, today announced that its bioengineered yarns are featured ...

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories, a biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of spider silk, announced that it has contracted textile expert Jeff Dorton to assist in ...

For most of us silk clothing is synonymous with formality, shimmering and crispy texture that retains heat, easily crinkles and can only be dry-cleaned. This is just one side of the coin, said ...

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