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Environment

Chemical recycling of PET from both textile and plastic waste mixtures

Ashwini Sakharkar

A novel solution to the plastic waste problem.

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Invention

A simple inkjet printer can fabricate stretchable LED

Vidya Nagalwade

A pen stroke can turn perovskite into a light emitter and detector.

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Chemistry

Scientists recycled polyester using a single household ingredient

Vidya Nagalwade

Hartshorn salt and baking are environmentally friendly.

Plant fiber processing by people
Plants

Microscopic evidence of ancient plant technology in Philippine

PLOS

Stone tools bear tell-tale markings of fiber technology going back 39,000 years.

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Science

Fiber “barcodes” can be used to create durable clothing labels

Vidya Nagalwade

Reflective fibers could revolutionize textile sorting and recycling.

OmniFibers
Invention

A new kind of fiber can make breath-regulating garments

Amit Malewar

Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing.

The conformable garment ensures robust sensor-to-skin contact while keeping the clothing comfortable. A detachable wireless module allows you to easily charge and wash the garment. Image: MIT
Technology

Now, garments can directly monitor vital signs about health

Amit Malewar

MIT scientists have developed a sensor that can be attached to stretchy fabrics. The sensor-embedded garments, which are machine washable, can monitor vital signs...

Space Fabric Links Fashion and Engineering
3D Printing

Space Fabric Links Fashion and Engineering

Amit Malewar

Nasa scientist, Raul Polit Casillas with his colleagues are developing a woven metal fabrics to use in space. The fabric is also known as...

Upcycling Fast Fashion to Reduce Waste and Pollution
Technology

Upcycling Fast Fashion to Reduce Waste and Pollution

Amit Malewar

The clothing industry is the second largest polluter in the world. The impact of the overall fashion industry is quite grim. This pollution while...

New Smart Textile Is The Muscle Behind Next Generation Devices
Technology

New Smart Textile Is The Muscle Behind Next Generation Devices

Amit Malewar

Scientists from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Electro materials Science (ACES) for the first time have developed a smart textile. This smart textile...

New Fabric Uses Sun And Wind To Power Devices
Technology

New Fabric Uses Sun And Wind To Power Devices

Amit Malewar

Scientists from the Georgia Institute of Technology developed a new fabric that gathers power from both the sun and the wind. Scientists have combined...

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