U.S. scientists have developed a microfiber fabric that generates its own electricity, making enough current to recharge a cell phone or ensure that a small MP3 music player never runs out of power.

Ken Aldren S. Usman receives funding from Deakin University's Post-graduate Research (DUPR) Scholarship Grant. From clothes to curtains, towels and sheets, fabrics are everywhere in our daily lives.

Microfiber upholstery is a soft, durable fabric, and it's notoriously resistant to stains. It's great for folks who want a low maintenance cleaning schedule as well as families with kids or pets ...