Dyes can be used to imbue fabrics with a happy, welcoming spirit. Using just fabric dye, hot water, and salt, experiment with the practice of creating your own hues. Give plain white cotton dish ...

Denim dyes can discolor your washing machine drum. Those brand-new dark denim jeans may be your go-to for weekend fun, but they’re likely to also be a headache when it comes to washing, leaving blue ...

The antibacterial properties of silver-coated textiles are popular in the fields of sport and medicine. Scientists have now investigated how different silver coatings behave in the washing machine, ...