The nanoscale and hydrophobic structures of the network enable the otherwise water-absorbing cotton to repel water nearly as efficiently as the lotus leaf. Furthermore, the treated fabrics are ...

Poplin, a tightly woven cotton fabric, combines durability with a crisp, clean appearance. This versatile material has found ...

Peter A. Coclanis, Journal of Southern History 'This is a beautiful book, packed with dozens of rich photographs of cotton fabric and contemporary paintings … Riello preserves a level of nuance and ...