A new fabric inspired by the feathers of the magnificent riflebird — a bird of paradise from New Guinea and the northern tip of Australia — is the darkest ever created, according to its inventors.

Adult male magnificent riflebirds have ultrablack feathers covering most of their bodies. Paul Maury / Cornell Lab of Ornithology The magnificent riflebird has a striking appearance. Adult males of ...

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Where Microsoft promises enterprises better understanding of their data for workers and autonomous agents alike, analysts fear deployment hurdles and vendor lock-in. With Fabric IQ, Microsoft is ...

Fabric store Mood Fabrics opened a new location Saturday in Houston, offering a variety of fabrics, sewing supplies and trims for DIY crafters and fashion enthusiasts. “It’s finally happening, Houston ...

A polyester allergy is usually a reaction to chemical additives used in the manufacturing of the fabric, such as dyes or laundry detergents, rather than the polyester itself. Symptoms of a polyester ...

As the temperature starts to dip and you begin pulling fall clothes out of storage, you may find yourself doing a double-take as you unpack one piece of flawed fashion after another. When did your ...

Michaels is launching "The Knit & Sew Shop," which will feature Joann's branding and private-label products. The new shop-in-shop concept will offer an expanded selection of fabric, yarn and sewing ...

Michaels announced on Wednesday that it is bringing back a slice of the Joann fabrics and crafts chain, as it’s opening two store-in-store experiences: “The Knit & Sew Shop” and “The Party Shop at ...

Like many other crafters, Joann used to be my favorite place to shop for fabric. They'd run constant sales, they sold every kind of fabric under the sun, and they always had great deals on quilting ...