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Sewing machine hoax hits Saudi Arabia

Saudi police say they are investigating a hoax that has seen people rushing to buy old-fashioned sewing machines for up to $50,000 (£33,500). The Singer sewing machines are said to contain traces of red mercury, a substance that may not exist.

Knit Your Own Superhero Unitard

Artist Mark Newport has learned how to keep all the superheroes warm in the winter, with his knitted super-onesies. But that's not all. They also make an important statement about masculinity. Gallery of yarns below!

Emerging Trends in Global Textile Trade

Textile trade plays an integral part in manipulating the economic output of many countries.

Close knit friends make good use of plastic bags in Danvers

The "Knitters" ladies from the Danvers Senior Center have discovered a new and very attractive way to recycle those plastic grocery bags that environmentalists say are clogging landfills and endangering marine life.

Japan develops odour-free underwear for astronaut to test in space

JAPAN'S scientists believe they may have made a breakthrough in odour-free underwear and casual clothing.

Embroidered Quilt Top---WIP

This is a WIP (work in progress) that has taken what seems like (to me) forever to do. However, I now have all the blocks hand embroidered and ready to assemble into a quilt top. The "Circle of Buds" blocks were pre-stamped when I purchased them. There are a total of 20 blocks.

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Himachal weaving industry makes women self reliant

Weaving industry in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district has helped women to become self reliant.

Nanotech to the rescue in treating textile effluents

Wastewater containing dyes presents a serious environmental problem due to its high toxicity which leads to ground water and surface water pollution.

Woolly form of graffiti puts city in stitches

From doorknob cosies to knitted tree wraps, yarn graffiti is showing up in all sorts of public spaces -- and in a soon-to-be-released book by Vancouver yarn bombers Leanne Prain and Mandy Moore.

Innovative Textiles to Detect Blood

Researchers from the University of Michigan have come up with a new process of manufacturing a smart yarn with the ability to conduct electricity. These yarns can be effectively woven into soft fabrics and tailored into apparels.

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