Cornell fiber scientists and fashion designers have joined forces to create clothing that helps prevents colds and flu. The two-toned dress and
metallic denim jacket have been treated with silver nanoparticles.
A microscope is needed to distinguish the basis of this new look - electrostatically charged nanoparticles creating a protective shield around the
cotton fibers in the top part of the dress, and the sleeves, hood and pockets of the jacket.
The upper portion of the dress contains cotton coated with silver nanoparticles. Dong first created positively charged cotton fibers using ammonium-
and epoxy-based reactions, inducing positive ionization. The silver particles, about 10-20 nanometers across were synthesized in citric acid, which
prevented nanoparticle agglomeration.
Silver possesses natural antibacterial qualities that are strengthened at the nano-scale, thus giving Ong's dress the ability to deactivate many
harmful bacteria and viruses. The silver infusion also reduces the need to wash the garment, since it destroys bacteria, and the small size of the
particles prevents soiling and stains.
SOURCE:
TechNovelgy.com
Well, we have clothes that keep themselves clean, now we have clothes that help us stay healthy.
This technique/technology is very cool indeed.
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