Don’t you just hate it when your clothes get ripped and you have to go to the entire process of stitching it back together yourself or go to a tailor? Plus, the stitch simply scars your favourite ...

Clothing of the future could have the ability to repair itself after a tear – all you need to do is add water. Researchers have developed a coating for textiles that can heal itself, and neutralize ...

Once upon a time, sewing and mending clothes was commonplace — more a given than a unique hobby. At some point in the last few decades, though, it became something of a lost art. Why have people ...

When you rip clothing, you either have to go get it repaired, repair it yourself, or sigh heavily and toss it out. You’re lucky if you have the tools necessary to repair torn fabrics, or just have all ...

There are many benefits to clothing repair. Fixing a hole in your favorite jeans or re-attaching a broken button can extend the life of the piece, which is better for the environment and your wallet.

Amid the pandemic, as people embrace sustainability, there is a shift towards buying natural fabrics and reusing clothes for as long as possible. This sustainability has also lead to a rise in ...

Clothing and other textiles are winding up in landfills at ever-increasing rates, but in a recent Goodwill project, funded by the San Francisco Environment Department, more than 700 garments were ...