Fabric
Nanotechnology in Fabrics
How can nanotechnology improve fabric?
Making composite fabric with nano-sized particles or fibers allows improvement of fabric properties without a significant increase in weight, thickness, or stiffness as might have been the case with previously-used techniques. For example incorporating nano-whiskers into fabric used to make pants produces a lightweight water and stain repellent material.
Fabric: Current Nanotechnology Applications
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Nanowhiskers that cause water to bead up, making the fabric water and stain resistant.
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Silver nanoparticles in fabric that kills bacteria making clothing odor- resistant.
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Nanopores providing superior insulation for shoe inserts in cold weather.
Fabric: Nanotechnology Applications under Development
Lightweight bulletproof fabric using nanotubes:
Solar cell fabric using Konarka’s Power FiberTM
Clothing protective against hazardous chemicals using an honeycomb of polyurethane nanofibers
Fabric: Nanotechnology Company Directory
| Company | Product | Advantage |
| Nano-tex | Fabric enhanced with nanowhiskers | Water and stain resistant |
| Aspen Aerogel | Fabric enhanced with nanopores | Insulates against heat or chill |
| NanoHorizons | Fabric enhanced with silver nanoparticles | Reduces odors |
| Schoeller Technologies | Fabric enhanced with nanoparticles (NanoSphere®) | Water and stain resistant |
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