"Textile" Blogs & Blog Posts

Cats are terrifyingly destructive. Aside from their shocking effectiveness as predators, cats are also reliable chaos machines in our houses. It’s not their fault, of course—they’re animals we’ve chosen to allow inside our homes, and no cat w...

We’re in the the middle of a broiling summer, with record-breaking temperatures recorded all over the world. Now more than ever, sweating is completely normal—and crucial for regulating our body temperature— but arriving at work with your shirt...

Making Patan patola saris is a centuries-old craft, and now only a handful of companies produce them.

Whether you find velvet tacky or classic, you’ve probably noticed that the plush material has enjoyed a period of popularity over the past few years, adding softness to furniture and fabrics. But what happens when it’s time to take care of stain...

For the most part, it’s entirely possible live without an iron and still manage to avoid walking around looking like a mess. But every so often, a shirt, pair of pants, or dress comes along that refuses to let go of its wrinkles. Read more...

Wallpaper can be a messy hassle, difficult to remove, and if you live in an apartment, you might not even be allowed to. Fabric wallpaper is becoming a popular alternative, and it has some advantages. You can make your own, and it’s removable and r...

A pair of suede shoes or linen pants might be the star of your closet, but you may also be tempted to keep those items stored away rather than risk getting them dirty. Maybe you don’t let anyone sit on your velvet couch, and you keep your grandmoth...