Scientists fused natural silk fibers into a super-strong material that rivals Kevlar and could reshape medicine and 6G technology.

Silk threads can be fused into strong, transparent plastic-like materials under high temperature and pressure, reducing chemical and water use compared to alternative silk processing methods. The ...

Unlike previous attempts, the latest human-made version of silk keeps everything great about natural silk while ramping up its toughness and versatility.

A team of scientists has devised a spider silk inspired process for transforming a corn protein into a plastic-like material ...

A joint Dutch and Chinese team has successfully converted corn into plastic using a ...

Colour is at the heart of Kashmir’s textile traditions, especially for the world renowned Pashmina shawls and Kashmir silks. Yet producing these rich hues often comes with an environmental cost to ...