Pigments are uncommon in the textile industry because, unlike dyes, they are insoluble in water and need a binder to stick to fabrics. The acrylic and polyurethane binders typically used can make ...

Red wine stains can be removed if you act quickly and use the right techniques. Learn how to remove red wine stains from clothes, upholstery, and carpets.

Entertaining and insightful, Richardson weaves the history of laundry processes with personal family anecdotes. Although I cannot say I now love this chore, I can say that I gleaned a simple tip from ...

Researchers have developed a sustainable method for creating and dyeing fabric using living bacteria. In this method, the ...