“Add to that its sustainability benefits, and it’s no surprise that cotton remains one of the most sought-after fibers,” ...

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The nanoscale and hydrophobic structures of the network enable the otherwise water-absorbing cotton to repel water nearly as efficiently as the lotus leaf. Furthermore, the treated fabrics are ...

Q I have been reading your column for a long time and have noticed that you seem to have a prejudice against synthetic fabrics. I wonder why?

Over the years, I’ve spent many hours in bed testing (a.k.a. sleeping in) sheets in a range of styles and fabrics, including crisp cotton percale and silky sateen. (See my in-depth explainer on ...

Wool, wood, cotton, cocoons, coal, and petroleum are natural resources used to make fabrics. The reason each of these very different things can become fabric is that they all share a common chemistry.