What are Military Grade Textiles?
The term “military grade” is a broad term that can be used in reference to the quality of a product or even the materials used to develop said product. A basic definition is “environmental worthiness…
Material Studies
How Nanotechnology is Changing the Textile Industry
Perhaps the latest smart textile revolution is the integration of nanotechnology into textile development. Nanotechnology is the study and application of science and technology at the nanoscale, which is comparable to the size of 1…
What are Antimicrobial Textiles?
Microorganisms are microscopic organisms that can be traced back to the first signs of life on earth. While invisible to the human eye, they exist everywhere and are constantly evolving and multiplying. While some types…
Color Change Textiles
Color change textiles, otherwise known as chromic or chameleon textiles in the medical textile industry, are fabrics that change color when influenced by external stimuli. To create the transformative textile, the fabric is soaked in…
Levels of Intelligence in Smart Textiles
As discussed in a previous post, smart textiles are textiles specifically designed to be aware of stimulus in their surrounding biological environment; these changes are in turn designed to either improve the quality of life…
How do Moisture Wicking Fabrics work?
When “moisture wicking fabrics” are discussed, they are most often associated with athletic apparel wicking away sweat to keep the body cool and dry during a work out. There is no argument against the fact…
Tarp Material: Durable and Versatile
Tarp, short for tarpaulin, is a durable fabric ideal for protecting yourself or an object from the elements. Most tarp is waterproof or water-resistant, making it ideal for impromptu tents or bags. Types of tarp…
What are Medical Grade Textiles?
The use of textiles and fabrics is becoming increasingly prevalent in the development of wearable medical garments, wearable organ holsters, and even being utilized as flexible mesh for medical implants. During the development and prototyping…
Biocompatible Fabrics in Healthcare
Biocompatible materials are materials that are compatible “with living tissue or a living system by not being toxic, injurious, or physiologically reactive and not causing immunological rejection” (Source). Simply put, these fabrics should be able…