Nanotechnology is the technical process of working on the
nano-scale.Each nano-scale molecule is one million times smaller than a
grain of sand. Nanotechnology refers to not only the small size of the
materials being used, but also how those materials are engineered to
perform specific functions.
Traditional coatings make garments feel stiff and clog the weave of the fabric preventing breathability. Using nanotechnology, treatments are small enough to attach to individual fibers, delivering superior performance characteristics without compromising the look, feel or comfort of the fabric.
There are lots of possible routes for nanotechnology to be incorporated into fabrics. Those which integrate most easily with existing textile processing equipment have, unsurprisingly made it to market first, but more sophisticated fabrics and applications are also available, which provide some genuine performance innovations.
Traditional coatings make garments feel stiff and clog the weave of the fabric preventing breathability. Using nanotechnology, treatments are small enough to attach to individual fibers, delivering superior performance characteristics without compromising the look, feel or comfort of the fabric.
There are lots of possible routes for nanotechnology to be incorporated into fabrics. Those which integrate most easily with existing textile processing equipment have, unsurprisingly made it to market first, but more sophisticated fabrics and applications are also available, which provide some genuine performance innovations.