Woollen swimwear, popular a century ago, might soon make a splash on Australian beaches again. In the 19th century, when natural fibers were the only option, beach-goers donned costumes made of wool ...

Here's the fascinating story of how Oregon's Shaniko, once known as the "Wool Capital of the World," is experiencing a ...

Since about the mid-1900s, men’s swim shorts have typically been cut from lightweight nylon, polyamides and polyesters that dry fast and let you sport about freely, despite some drawbacks. Now a cadre ...

How to wash a winter coat depends on reading the care label and determining if it can be washed at home in the washing ...

Since the dawn of civilization, humans have herded sheep and spun wool fibers to make clothing. The ancient Romans are thought to be the first to have the genius idea to weave wool socks—the earliest ...

As early as 10,000 B.C., sheep have done their duty of clothing humanity. As one of the world's oldest textiles, it eventually became the backbone of England's economy in the 12th century. Wool has ...