Abstract: In this letter, we propose to turn various existing cloths, especially functional cloths, into actuators by combined embroidery technology and thin McKibben artificial muscles. Most of the ...

Despite being a lifelong lover of the winter season, since my move to the UK from sunny Australia, I have fallen victim to the depths of SAD, otherwise known as Seasonal Affective Disorder. It’s not ...

Faculty of Science Engineering & Technology, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122, Australia School of Material Science and Engineering, Monash University, Clayton, Victoria ...

Let me tell you a secret – I use sewing machine thread on my embroidery machine a lot of the time. The embroidery purists would disown me – And there is a reason. Sewing thread may not always hold up ...

Since joining Apartment Therapy in 2022, I’ve edited the Life section, covering wellness, money, career, small-space living, mental health, and all the items, habits, and pro tips that can help you ...

I firmly believe every home should be a haven of comfort and that the saying ‘buy cheap, buy twice’ applies one hundred fold when it comes to your homewares and appliances. That being said, in this ...

800 Thread Count Crafted from 100% Cotton Elegant styling Machine Washable Coordinating items available Available in a range of colours and sizes Discover the pinnacle of comfort with our luxurious ...

WHEN OGLIVY’S GLOBAL CEO Devika Bulchandani met designer and chikan specialist Anjul Bhandari in Delhi, her only brief to Bhandari was she wanted something she could wear anywhere in the world.

Bed Threads co-founder Genevieve Rosen-Biller. Source: Bed Threads Bed Threads co-founder Genevieve Rosen-Biller recommends founders “look outside of yourself” to uncover growth opportunities, as the ...

Amid Israel’s military occupation of Palestine, the starvation and displacement of millions of Palestinians, and the deliberate targeting of Palestinian heritage, ‘Thread Memory: Embroidery from ...

When was the last time you bought a beach towel? Old towels can be a breeding ground for bacteria, and after a while, absorbency might not be as great as the day you bought them. Even if yours have ...