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: ...

The company developed its first cotton-spider silk blend to target markets such as luxury dresswear and apparel. Credit: Kraig Biocraft. The yarn from Kraig Biocraft, which is designed to blend the ...

Four cones of Cheney Brothers Silk Yarns, 1913. Colored. 4 cones, L. 5-3/4 in. Part of gift illustrating all the steps in making silk textiles at the Cheney Brothers mill in South Manchester, CT.

In a recent article published in Advanced Science, researchers explored the thermomechanical properties of n-type polymer poly(benzodifurandione) (PBFDO) and assessed ...

Sericulture and weaving always have been traditional pursuits for the rural Assamese people, supplementing their agricultural incomes as well as fulfilling their personal requirements of cloth.