Nanotechnology and the apparel industry

Nanotechnology and the apparel industry

While nanotechnology is only in its earliest stages of development and application within the apparel industry, experts agree that nano-enhanced garments will likely become as expected and commonplace as attributes such as stretch, breathability and comfort.

One thing is clear, if investment by other industries is any indication of market potential, apparel is on track to reap many benefits.

The first in a series of timely Executive Briefings, provides a completely fresh look at how nanotechnology – by enhancing the functionality of fashion at all levels, from athletic wear to luxury – is set to completely revolutionise the apparel sector.

Table of Contents :

1.0 Executive summary
2.0 The marketplace
-a rapidly growing market

3.0 An overview of apparel applications
-the next revolution in apparel
-nanotechnology and anti-counterfeiting

4.0 Stumbling blocks ahead?
-educating the consumer
-buzzwords causing confusion

5.0 Nanotechnology’s market impact—present and future
-different cultures, different end uses
-the application of nano particles
-the cost-benefit of nanotechnology

6.0 Key products in apparel
-Schoeller
-Nano-Tex
-Evident Technologies

7.0 Products coming down the pipeline
-Endless opportunities

Table 1: Key apparel nanotechnology products

 

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While nanotechnology is only in its earliest stages of development and application within the apparel industry, experts agree that nano-enhanced garments will likely become as expected and commonplace as attributes such as stretch, breathability and comfort.

One thing is clear, if investment by other industries is any indication of market potential, apparel is on track to reap many benefits.

The first in a series of timely Executive Briefings, provides a completely fresh look at how nanotechnology – by enhancing the functionality of fashion at all levels, from athletic wear to luxury – is set to completely revolutionise the apparel sector.

Table of Contents :

1.0 Executive summary
2.0 The marketplace
-a rapidly growing market

3.0 An overview of apparel applications
-the next revolution in apparel
-nanotechnology and anti-counterfeiting

4.0 Stumbling blocks ahead?
-educating the consumer
-buzzwords causing confusion

5.0 Nanotechnology’s market impact—present and future
-different cultures, different end uses
-the application of nano particles
-the cost-benefit of nanotechnology

6.0 Key products in apparel
-Schoeller
-Nano-Tex
-Evident Technologies

7.0 Products coming down the pipeline
-Endless opportunities

Table 1: Key apparel nanotechnology products

Merits Of Nanotechnology And Protective Coating

Merits Of Nanotechnology And Protective Coating

With the advent of Nanotechnology, the wear resistance, bio-compatibility, or electrical properties of a surface has improved. Nanotechnology is nothing but using the power nano sized particles ensuring superior quality performance and durability of objects. It uses applied science to improve the quality and life of objects by applying a coating. This enhances the life of the material.

The process of nanotechnology has gained its momentum quite rapidly. As the merits of the technology are innumerable, people are readily accepting the technology. The results are productive, customers are satisfied and above all, it helps in augmenting the overall features of the object. Nanotechnology is used to clean and protect almost any surface including metals, timber, textiles, glass & ceramics, plastics, fiber glass etc. The fact of prime importance is long term protection of assets against the effect of corrosion, weathering and UV lights from the sun.

The use of nanotechnology is wide spread. It can be used all across the sectors. Be it electronic, magnetic and optoelectronic, biomedical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, energy, chemical-mechanical polishing or even for cleaning and coating, nanotechnology has created a space of its own. Though the use of this technology varies from sector to sector but the benefits and advantages obtained by clients and customers are consistent.

There are various companies that utilize nanotechnology and offers services to its customers. Diamon Fusion is one company that uses nanotechnology for protective coating of glass, tiles, porcelain, granite etc. The protective coating is scratch resistant, water repellent, stain and graffiti resistant, oil repellant and requires very less frequent cleaning.

Protective coating is a result of nanotechnology. It makes the objects weather resistant and the surface transforms to a better form that becomes easy to maintain as well. The protective coating gives very high resistance to corrosion attack, long term strength in aggressive conditions and an environmentally friendly, easy and economical preparation procedure. With the ever ascending benefits of nanotechnology and protective coating, companies have understood the importance of nanotechnology and are investing substantially.

If you wish to know more about nanotechnology, protective coating or have any query related to nanotechnology, log on to diamonfusion.com

A nanotech tour with Clive Roberts from the University of Nottingham. More at www.test-tube.org.uk

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