Nonwoven fabrics are a durable choice for anyone looking to make diapers, medical gear or even bags and clothing. These fabrics are usually made using synthetic fibres that are chemically, thermally or mechanically treated. As a part of our All About Fabrics series, we delve into the nuances of this fabric, its uses, types and market dynamics. What are non-woven textiles? The kind of fabrics that you find in diapers,...

What is the difference between top-grain leather and full-grain leather for leather enthusiasts and newcomers looking to add leather to their wardrobe? More often than not, when the average consumer walks into a store, they are told that "This is genuine leather." And that is usually enough for people to pull out their wallets. However, if you really want to get the best bang for your buck, you need to...

Leather dates back to ancient times and you might have even seen depictions of cavemen wearing leather garments in movies and TV shows. But did you know that our ancestors were actually skilled tailors and leather craftsmen? Entre Ötzi the iceman, or more specifically, his mummified corpse found trapped in the Italian Apls. It’s been 25 years since tourists happened upon this 5,300 year-old specimen. Leather-work from the Copper Age...

Most of us know that leather has ancient roots in human history. From clothing, to footwear, to tarps that our ancestors used to keep the bitter cold out. Why, even musical instruments to this day carry that signature material. But did you know that leather was once used as wallpaper? Leather as Wallpaper? Once upon a time, leather actually adorned walls, instead of people and their clothes. More specifically, leather...