Research exposes harmful chemicals in synthetic hair used for braids and extensions, creating health concerns for those wearing protective styles for long time.

A new Consumer Reports study found carcinogens in 10 of the most popular synthetic hair product brands that are used commonly ...

I’ve heard a lot about Swedish dishcloths. As with so many things Scandinavian, there seems to be the underlying assumption that if it’s Swedish (or Norwegian, or Danish, or Finnish), it’s probably ...

Spiders don’t just spin webs—they engineer them. By stretching their silk as they spin, spiders strengthen the fibers at the ...

From your clothing to the water you drink, being mindful of microplastics can help reduce your exposure and health risk.

There’s no such thing as a lyocell plant, and the name “lyocell” doesn’t reveal much about its story. Lyocell is a type of ...

That after-school job turned into a full-time position that helped him pay his way through college and to cover the bill for ...

The PAKA Apu Parka uses alpaca fiber for insulation instead of down or synthetic fill. It offers equally warm and ...

Hellas, A TenCate Company, is honored to announce that it has been selected to install synthetic turf and tracks in the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The installation will begin with LBJ ...

Have you ever experienced a rash or skin irritation after using synthetic hair for braids? Was your scalp itchy to the point ...

UNIFI, Inc., the makers of REPREVE® and one of the world’s leading innovators in recycled and synthetic yarns, is proud to have been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most ...

Simulations showed that stretching aligns protein chains and increases hydrogen bonds, which act like tiny bridges between ...