Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Darryn King writes about arts and culture of all kinds. I fell in love with Proper Cloth at first sight. First sight of a corduroy ...

Under a microscope, linen looks like a bamboo stalk, with long, straight fibers running up and down a thread. Wool, on the other hand, looks like snakeskin, with scales that jut up and over each other ...

Someone hands you a book of fabric swatches for your wedding attire, and you start to sweat. The range of choices for men’s wedding formalwear can be overwhelming—how do you decide? What would Don ...

Linen is the ultimate summer fabric: cool, durable, hypoallergenic, and breathable, with excellent thermal regulation. It won't pill or absorb odors after heavy rotation in your wardrobe. And that ...

As Walker explained, the term Donegal is not used exclusively for wool, but may refer to any plain weave cloth speckled by “neps” or “slubs” of differently colored yarns woven into the cloth at random ...

Washed linen has quietly become one of the most sought-after materials for homes across Washington State, transforming living ...

Wondering how to make natural dyes for wool? How to make natural dyes for cotton? Plant and animal fibers have slightly different requirements, but you can dye both right at home. You might think that ...

Someone hands you a book of fabric swatches for your wedding attire, and you start to sweat. The range of choices for men’s wedding formalwear can be overwhelming—how do you decide? What would Don ...