Clothes that clean themselves
New technology makes self-cleaning clothes
While the idea of using nano-particles to enable textiles to repel dirt and ‘self-clean’ is not new, the uses to…
SWITZERLAND: Eco-friendly NanoSphere finish launched
Schoeller Technologies AG and Clariant International Ltd have developed a new, more eco-friendly nanotechnology-based textile finish that is said to…
US: Scientists raise concerns over nanosilver in clothing
Scientists are calling for a closer examination of the environmental and health implications of nanoparticle silver, which is used for…
US: First ever Shower Clean Suit unveiled
The first ever ‘Shower Clean Suit’ is just one of a number of new Merino wool products set to launch…
US: Scientists develop self-cleaning wool and silk fabrics
Scientists in Australia and Hong Kong have developed a nanotechnology coating that could lead to ‘self-cleaning’ wool and silk fabrics…
JAPAN: Pollen-resistant jackets hit stores
As Japan faces another season of hay-fever inducing cedar pollen allergies, two domestic companies have come up with textile solutions…