Yoga pants. Underwear. Stretchy workout gear. Skinny jeans. Socks. Bras. Stretch pants. And motion capture suits. All these useful textile goods wouldn’t be a reality today if Dupont’s chemists hadn’t given Lycra (spandex) to the world in 1959. We all…
Polyester is the most widely used fiber worldwide according to Textile Exchange. British chemists created this textile in 1941, and Dupont introduced it to Americans afterward. This durable but relatively cheap material made the creation of the so-called leisure suit…
What’s better than sinking into a feather-soft sofa that packs tons of comfort-inducing features? Nothing! But if all kinds of dead-mouse odors, body sweat smells, and cat pee smells keep wafting out from your $3, 000 leather sofa, enjoyment starts…
Washing clothes and fabrics may not seem like a complicated task, and it isn’t. But if the difference between a fabric conditioner and a detergent kind of eludes you, it’s because there’s a little learning around washing clothes that you…
As the demand for washing machines continues to increase exponentially, laundry technology trends and features are growing in matching speed to meet consumers at their point of need. With each manufacturer trying to stand out in the fiercely competitive market,…
Chapstick may be good for your lips, but its stains might leave you on the search for an effective laundry stains removal method. Unfortunately, this is a common problem especially if you become oblivious or absent minded when handling Chapstick…
Rayon wears its “artificial silk” or “art silk” badge with pride thanks to its many properties that are similar to those of naturally luxurious silk. Like silk, rayon boasts a decent amount of sheen and smoothness. Not only does this…
Someone bought you a great Pendleton wool shirt or a decent cotton shirt with nice print as a birthday gift. The shirt arrived, and it sure looks awesome — the perfect shirt. Sadly, you can’t wear the shirt to impress…
The Sherpa people migrated from Tibet about 500 years ago and settled in the perilous peaks of the world’s tallest mountain — Mount Everest. And what happens when you live in a place where mountain weather sometimes cools down to…
In my house, Nugget has lived up to the hype of keeping the little ones busy and excited all day. The highly versatile furniture/toy provides a safe environment for jumping up and down, as well as resting after a long…
