Nisa Salim is national chair of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI) Carbon Division. The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As the ...

Cotton has long been a staple in fashion, but the rise of cheap, mass-produced clothing — known as 'fast fashion' — has led many consumers to buy cheaper, synthetic fabrics. Now, there’s now a growing ...

Lightweight, breathable fabrics are more than just a fashion preference; they can help protect your skin from irritation, itching, and rashes, especially in hot and humid climates. Skin rashes, ...

Interior designer Louise Mann's most recent innovation - eco-friendly hemp, linen and cotton fabrics either pieced or appliqued together to make collapsible, sculptural room dividers - began with an ...

A new process could provide a nontoxic alternative to conventional waterproof coatings for fabrics. Fabrics that resist water are essential for everything from rainwear to military tents, but ...

Ralph Lauren approaches the Australian Open as an opportunity to put a new idea on the table. That new idea comes in the form of a new all-natural cotton performance fabric meant to provide a ...

The Bureau of Meteorology has warned Australia is facing one of the hottest summers on record. As the weather warms, many of us reach for light-coloured clothes in natural fabrics, such as cotton and ...