Nanotechnology in textiles

Nanotechnology to reduce textile and clothing waste?

Nanotechnology may help textile manufacturers dramatically reduce their costs and overheads, according to a design expert speaking at a conference…

US: Carbon nanotube textile could boost body armour

A new textile material that has been produced from long carbon nanotubes could be the key to realising significant functional…

US: Eco-Fil recycled yarn adds SmartSilver anti-odour

Yarn maker O’Mara Incorporated is to incorporate SmartSilver anti-odour and antimicrobial additives in its Eco-Fil yarns, which are made from…

US: New smart fabric inspired by medieval chain mail

Researchers at the Micro and Nanotechnology Lab at the University of Illinois have developed a new flexible smart textile that…

UK: Nanotechnology barcodes help prevent garment counterfeiting

Nanotechnology is about to deliver a new generation of barcodes that it is claimed radically enhance security for garment manufacturers.…

US: SmartSilver anti-odour treatment developed for wool

NanoHorizons Inc has expanded its SmartSilver permanent anti-odour and antimicrobial line with a new treatment that can now be applied…

JAPAN: Nano-scale finishing adds new features to Toray fabrics

Toray, the Japanese pioneer in nanotechnology fabric, has revealed a new material created through its ‘Nano-Plem’ technology that boasts water-repellent…

THAILAND: Experts fight body odour with nanotechnology T-shirt

A T-shirt that that dramatically reduces the impact of body odours with the aid of nanotechnology has been produced by…