…. here’s one of the first signals about nano-technology’s impact on our lives.
Clemson University researchers say coating makes clothing ‘self-cleaning’
By PAMELA HAMILTON
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Skip the laundry detergent.
Clemson University researchers say they have created a coating that can be integrated into virtually any fabric, allowing dirt to be released when water is applied.
The patented coating allows clothing to be cleaned simply by spraying with water or wiping with a damp cloth and reduces the number of cleanings required. The coating method could be sold to textile companies to be integrated into fabrics and one day could be available to retail customers as a spray-on. Not anytime soon, though; researchers say it could be five years before fabrics infused with the coating make it to the market.
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