New technologies emerge as researchers find ways to produce artificial muscles from polymers. From artificial limbs to robots to temperature-controlled clothing, the range of possible uses is vast.

Using a combination of ordinary nylon thread and conductive ink, MIT scientists have created artificial muscles that can perform many of the motions found in natural muscle tissue. The researchers ...

Key Specs. Material: Polyester-cotton blend Weight: 14.5 oz. Pockets: 12 There is no shortage of “cheap” fishing vests available, but the Strike from respected brand SJK is affordable while ...

The Prada Re-Nylon project is connecting with upcycling initiatives around the world to turn harmful waste - from old carpets to fishing nets - into iconic Prada pieces. By Johnny Langenheim July ...

Scientists put a new twist on artificial muscles Date: September 26, 2016 Source: University of Texas at Dallas Summary: A high-tech twist has been put on the ancient art of fiber spinning, using ...

First, you need some fiber. Any nylon monofilament line can work, but something in the 2-20 pound test range is good starting material. Next, you’ll need something to twist your fiber. For thin, ...

Coiling of a 305 μm nylon 6,6 monofilament sewing thread by twist insertion. After the initial coil is nucleated, twist insertion causes coils to propagate outwards from the nucleation site.

Discarded fishing gear is a big problem; it pollutes the environment as the trash sits on beaches and sinks to the sea floor, and nylon nets can take centuries to decompose.

"It's turned into a nylon thread called econyl which is then used to make clothing, it can be recycled over and over so the clothing is also recyclable." Image source, Weymouth & Portland Marine ...

Nylon threads are stronger and more elastic than any other hosiery fiber and therefore more resistant to breakage, but if the snag is sufficient to cause a thread to break, a ‘run’ will result.