Developing standards for the rapidly expanding e-textile industry has become more vital than ever. This article discusses the standards put in place by the IPC, and those that are under development.

Here’s a design challenge: Take out a sheet of paper and draw a beautiful image—already a daunting task for some of us—then fold the paper eight times or so. Does the design still make sense? That’s ...

Each artist has four textiles on display, along with a binder detailing their creative process. The rainbow display of 48 textile samples is a delight for the senses. Many of the textiles go beyond ...

This paper reports on the design and development of educational games and materials that utilize affordable e-textile technology. The researchers employed a design-based approach whereby preschool ...

Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have discovered a process to create fabric from wheat straw and oat husks. Oil-based polyester makes up 65 to 70 per cent of the world's fabric, and ...

In Japan, the term “mottainai” – loosely translated to “what a waste” – has deep roots. Originating from a Buddhist belief that every object has intrinsic value and should be utilized for its full ...