World Cotton Day is celebrated on October 7 every year to raise awareness of the importance of cotton and the cotton industry. Cotton is a natural fibre that is used to make a variety of products, ...

Cotton fabrics can be silky or rough, smooth or textured, thick or sheer, indestructible or luxurious, making them America's favorites for both home furnishings and clothing. Versatility, softness, ...

But the most popular Akwete cloth is the type of cotton fabric woven from cotton fibres in colourful patterns; the weavers have much preference for bright and strong colour like red and yellow.

What makes woven materials a top choice for baby clothing? Why do parents prefer them over other options? Let’s explore the ...

The textiles women produced made our civilization what it is. By Virginia Postrel Ms. Postrel is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist and the author of “The Fabric of Civilization: How Textiles Made the ...