Rayon, often called “artificial silk,” is a semi-synthetic fabric that combines the best qualities of natural and man-made fibers. Its silky texture and excellent drape make it a popular ...

Consumers accustomed to synthetic materials like polyester expect ... a thread thick enough to weave into fabric. One yard of silk fabric costs approximately $100. What makes it worth the cost?

While spider silk proteins are something you can make in your garage, making useful drag line fibers has proved a daunting challenge. Now, a team of scientists from Japan and Hong Kong are closer ...

Unlike fully synthetic fabrics such as polyester ... This fabric combines the luxurious look of silk with the practicality of ...

Today, the textile industry is witnessing a new kind of synthetic revolution ... For example, synthesizing the silk protein is just the first step towards making a fabric. Developers need to then spin ...