As we inch closer to whatever our new “normal” is going to look like, you may be wondering how to re-enter public spaces. Part of that is what you choose […]
Radio Chipstone: Textiles as Historic Political Ephemera
In the early formation of our nation’s political party system, if you wanted a souvenir from a public event you pretty much had to be there. Long before red baseball […]
The Conscious Closet with Elizabeth L. Cline
Did you know that only 3% of the world’s clothes are made in the United States? Most of what we wear is made with cheap materials and labor—which isn’t good […]
Solar Textiles May Give Some Energy to Your Wardrobe
Are your clothes getting enough work done? Sure, they’re comfortable enough, and you like the way they look. But shouldn’t they be doing… well, more? What if your jacket could […]
Flexible Solar Cells
Who knew that solar cells could be woven into fabric of a winter coat? When converted to heat currents, that makes a day in sub-zero temperatures a little more toasty. […]
