Bamboo fabric is touted as environmentally-friendly. However, the FTC recently filed enforcement actions revealing deceptive marketing claims by several manufacturers.

Jan 11, 2010 - Holly Anderson

Learn about the different properties of natural and human-made fibers and how they are created and made into fabric.

May 5, 2010 - Cara Stromness

Browse the discussion on fabrics. Then decide on fabrics that would be good choices for wintertime and summertime outfits.

Jun 10, 2011 - James Gibson

Wedding dresses are typically designed in a few common fabrics. Understanding them will help the bride make her choice.

Jan 20, 2009 - Heather Switall

If you are fortunate enough to come across an old or used sari in your travels, snap it up quick as these beautiful items offer great opportunities to the creative sewer.

Jun 2, 2007 - Kate Pullen

Hong Kong has long been famous for its twenty-four hour suits - measured, cut, sewn and delivered to the hotel within a day.

Mar 7, 2010 - Valery Garrett

Hong Kong has a reputation for being the suit-capital of the East. Though the days of the twenty-four hour suit is mostly past, it is still possible to get one in a day.

Mar 7, 2010 - Valery Garrett

The durability and aesthetics of a textile fabric depends on the type of fibres used during the weaving process, how it is spun and its basic construction.

Dec 4, 2010 - Virginia Iyabo Smith

Bamboo fabrics are luxuriously soft, strong, hypoallergenic, inexpensive and durable. They have a smooth hand, flowing gentile silk-like drape, and a natural sheen.

Sep 21, 2009 - George Daleiden

The use of natural fibers in textiles has been around for centuries. In this age of reduce, reuse and recycle the need for looking at existing resources is here.

Mar 6, 2009 - Elena Lipson

Try these different techniques to remove the unsightly pills that can form on sweaters, sheets and upholstery.

Jan 26, 2011 - Debra Crossman

Of all items of décor materials used for interiors, textile fabrics play one of the most important roles in interior design and interior furnishing project

Aug 24, 2010 - Virginia Iyabo Smith

Here is the lowdown on navigating a fabric store successfully. Valuable tips provide information for the oh-so-confused first-time fabric purchaser.

Jul 23, 2011 - Kelley Smith

Fabrics are the most efficient and versatile medium for introducing colour, texture, and patterns into any interior space.

Dec 12, 2010 - Virginia Iyabo Smith

Knowing how to choose the right textile fabrics for interior soft furnishings is very essential to the interior designer, decorator and homeowner.

Dec 7, 2010 - Virginia Iyabo Smith

The essential questions every man must ask before choosing a suit

Apr 15, 2011 - Louisa Dennis

Mr Walid Yunis Ahmad was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment on March 17th 2011. This article investigates the injustice surrounding the case.

Mar 21, 2011 - Ryan Keep

A newly designed paper pre-fabricated house being developed for slums in the world's shanty-towns or disaster areas can be cheap, sturdy and livable.

Jan 14, 2009 - Martha R. Gore

Men no longer have to rely on just their pockets for storage. Take a look at the many options available to men when wondering what style of bag to buy.

Sep 27, 2010 - Dulcinea Norton-Smith

Larry Rosen shares his thoughts with Suite101 on a variety of issues, beginning with the recent expansion of the company as well as the traditions of bespoke tailoring.

Mar 8, 2009 - Nicholas Morine