You can knot a scarf a dozen different ways. But for the most part, once you sew a textile into a piece of apparel, or upholster it around a piece of furniture, you can’t change the style much. Not so ...

Scientists at the University of Maryland have engineered a new fabric capable of cooling you down or heating you up whenever your body veers from its normal temperature and humidity levels. It’s an ...

DENNIS ODA / DODA@STARADVERTISER.COM To dye his silk scarves, artist George Vye puts spoonfuls of rock-salt granules onto different areas of the fabric, then uses a syringe to squirt his dyes directly ...

Shedding of heavy fabrics and sweaters come with great anticipation at the end of every winter. A fabric and pattern lover myself, I thought I would share the love of texture and pattern styles that ...

COURTESY HANA LIMA HAND DYES In addition to blouses, Hana Lima Hand Dyes also will offer ice-dyed leggings and socks made from bamboo fiber. Socks will be available in all sizes, from infant to adult.

Soft furnishings can make or break a design scheme. Here's how to choose the materials that will transform your room. While every component of interior design is important, the textiles that go into a ...