Plasma-coated yarns can be woven into textiles to provide antimicrobial and antistatic properties, and can be used in textile-based electrodes. Plasma-based surface treatment is a mature technology in ...

Textile coating refers to the process of depositing various chemicals and resins either on one or both sides of a textile substrate. These compounds are usually added to enhance the physical ...

Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers. However, the textiles and materials used in such items can absorb and carry viruses and ...

Producing functional fabrics that perform all the functions we want, while retaining the characteristics of fabric we’re accustomed to is no easy task. Two groups of researchers at Drexel University — ...

Sonovia was founded as a start-up in 2013, following 10 years of research at Bar-Ilan University and four years of EU-funded research to fight hospital-acquired infections. As the corona epidemic rose ...

A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes from discarded textiles—far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals and ...

Conductive textiles may represent the next frontier for wearables. China and Korea-based researchers with Advanced Materials Technologies are testing the creation of conductive fabrics by dip-coating ...

Flourine-based textile coatings may soon be altogether outmoded in the apparel industry. A newly complied life cycle study commissioned by the European Union in conjunction with the Organization for ...

New York, Feb. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reportlinker.com announces the release of the report "Textile and Fabric Finishing and Fabric Coating Mills Global Market ...

In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or wick heat away, current options ...

PITTSBURGH (May 13, 2020) -- Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers. However, the textiles and materials used in such items can ...

Researchers have created a textile coating that can not only repel liquids like blood and saliva but can also prevent viruses from adhering to the surface. Masks, gowns, and other personal protective ...