WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Homemade masks can play a significant role in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic but the type of fabric used is key to their effectiveness, according to tests performed at ...

Cloth diapers require extra cleaning and laundry time but may save you money in the long run, given their reusability. There are three different types of cloth diapers—we note each product’s type in ...

Whether for eco-friendly reasons, cost, or pure comfort and style, many parents are opting to use cloth diapers these days. Once upon a time this meant swaddling a rectangular piece of white cotton ...

Many people think cloth diapering isn’t for the faint of heart, but the best cloth diapers make it a relatively simple and dare I say—enjoyable—process. When I cloth diapered my first baby, it was ...

Textiles are a type of cloth or woven fabric; its creation involves several processes than one might think. The production of fibers are spun into yarns, and are then used to create fabrics into many ...

If you wipe, polish, and dust often, a reusable, sustainable cleaning cloth is practical to have on hand. These cloths aren't limited to countertops, either — you can use them to dust pantry items, ...

In pre-industrial economies, textiles have many of the characteristics essential to a good currency. They're durable, portable, and divisible. Bolts can be produced in standard sizes and uniform ...

C Raina MacIntyre receives funding from NHMRC (NHMRC Principal Research Fellowship, grant number 1137582 and NHRMC Centre for Research Excellence in Integrated Systems for Epidemic Response (ISER) ...

The stakes can feel high when you are faced with choosing what temperature to wash your clothes—and with reason. Maintaining a garment's structure and the vibrancy of its hues often requires some ...

We tested cloth diapers from bumGenius, Green Mountain Diapers, GroVia, Thirsties Baby, and other brands to see which are ...

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