Nanotechnology
The use of nanotechnology in the textile industry is not entirely new; in fact, the market for textiles making use of nanotechnologies is going to be worth an estimated US$115bn in six years’ time. In contrast, though, its uptake in garment manufacturing machinery seems to be lagging behind, yet this is exactly what the industry needs believes Prabir Jana.
Nanotechnology’s new potential in apparel machinery
8 September 2006
The use of nanotechnology in the textile industry is not entirely new; in fact, the market for textiles making use of nanotechnologies is going to be worth an estimated US$115bn in six years’ time. In contrast, though, its uptake in garment manufacturing machinery seems to be lagging behind, yet this is exactly what the industry needs believes Prabir Jana.
US: Nano-Tex Resist Spills enters men's suit market
6 September 2006
Fabric innovator Nano-Tex has signed Perry Ellis and Hart Schaffner Marx as the first men's wear suit designers to take its Resist Spills technology to market.
Nanotechnology’s huge potential
17 May 2006
Nanotechnologies are increasingly commonplace in the textile industry, but did you know that this market is already worth US$11bn and is set to grow by a factor of ten by 2012? In fact, the textile...
JAPAN: Kanebo, Atsugi launch vitamin-enriched apparel
5 May 2006
Two more Japanese textile makers have launched "bio-function" apparel that use nanotechnology to deliver doses of vitamins through the skin.
US: Sensatex trials vital signs-monitor shirt
3 May 2006
Textiles systems developer Sensatex has launched a trial run of its patented SmartShirt System that can remotely monitor a wearer’s movement, heart rate and respiration rate.
US: Nano-Tex to enhance comfort of adidas line
20 March 2006
Sporting goods maker adidas has tapped Nano-Tex to add a new level of comfort to shorts and pants in its Yocum activewear line.
Nanotechnology’s big potential in clothing
10 October 2005
If you’re in the apparel industry, you’ve likely heard the term “nanotechnology” and its claims to revolutionise the marketplace writes Stacy Baker. It’s being used to impart characteristics onto fabrics such as stain, water and oil-resistant finishes – and what’s more, the added value doesn’t come at a hefty price.
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