https://phys.org/ en-us Phys.org internet news portal provides the latest news on science including: Physics, Nanotechnology, Life Sciences, Space Science, Earth Science, Environment, Health and Medicine. The EU on Wednesday announced proposals to crack down on "fast fashion" by making clothing easier to repair and more durable as part of a push to bolster environmental standards. https://phys.org/news/2022-03-eu-unveils-sustainable-fashion.html Environment Wed, 30 Mar 2022 10:07:53 EDT news567853670 There is now a way to differentiate between designer clothing and knockoffs. Chalmers researcher Christian Müller has produced a thread with unique optical properties, which can be used to create invisible patterns in fabrics that are only visible under polarized light. https://phys.org/news/2013-05-invisible-pattern-counterfeit.html General Physics Mon, 06 May 2013 09:00:01 EDT news287048680 Childrenswear designers and retailers will be able to design and make better fitting clothes for British children from four to seventeen years thanks to 3D scanning of children by researchers at the University of Hertfordshire. https://phys.org/news/2013-01-3d-scanning-future-childrenswear.html Engineering Thu, 24 Jan 2013 07:56:13 EST news278236560 (AP) -- A group of prominent Chinese writers have demanded millions of dollars in compensation from technology giant Apple Inc. for allegedly selling unlicensed versions of their books in its online store, a lawyer said Monday. https://phys.org/news/2012-03-chinese-writers-apple-online-pirate.html Business Mon, 19 Mar 2012 09:30:01 EDT news251366971 (PhysOrg.com) -- Counterfeit products create losses in the billions each year. Beside the economic damages, all too often additional risks arise from the poor materials and shoddy workmanship of "knock-off artists". Yet with the aid of fluorescing dyes, materials can be individually tagged and identified with certainty. https://phys.org/news/2010-06-brilliant-counterfeit.html Polymers Wed, 02 Jun 2010 08:30:01 EDT news194683523 (PhysOrg.com) -- The latest fashions could find their way from catwalk to consumers faster in the future, thanks to the work of a student at The University of Manchester. https://phys.org/news/2009-06-software-journey-catwalk-consumer.html Engineering Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:58:54 EDT news163263499 Researchers in Japan have turned to mathematics to build a computerized 3D model of the female trunk that could help lingerie and other clothes designers make more sensuous, comfortable, and better fitting product ranges. https://phys.org/news/2009-03-female-math-sexier-lingerie-safer.html Computer Sciences Thu, 12 Mar 2009 17:13:00 EDT news156096749