textiles – TechConnect Briefs

Physical and Chemical Transformations of Silver Nanomaterial-containing Textiles After Use

Gorka D.E., Gorham J.M., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Nanomaterials have been increasingly used in consumer products and silver nanomaterials (AgNMs) especially have been used for their antibacterial properties. Increased use of AgNMs in consumer goods will result in increased disposal and entrance into [...]

Characterizing the stickiness property of fibrous materials under wet skin surface: Textile Friction Tester

Tang K.P.M., Chau K.H., Kan C-W, Fan J.T., The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, HK

People sweat a lot when staying in hot environment or exercising. The presence of moisture within fabric-skin interface will cause sensorial discomfort. When applying pressure and friction on wet skin surface, it may lead to [...]

Composite Wool – Natural Product Antimicrobial Textiles

Aljohani S., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

Wool textile products are widely used in apparel, furnishings and floor coverings. They also find use in medical, and healthcare applications such as bandages and masks where unfortunately they can provide environment favourable for microbial [...]

Physical and chemical transformations of silver nanomaterials in textiles after use

Gorka D.E., Gorham J.M., National Institute of Standards and Technology, US

Nanomaterials have been increasingly used in consumer products and silver nanomaterials (AgNMs) especially have been used for their antibacterial properties. Increased use of AgNMs in consumer products will result in their increased disposal and entrance [...]

Advancements in Nanofiber Technology

Hosie I., Revolution Fibres Ltd, NZ

Revolution Fibres Ltd is a global leader in nanofibre production and the creation of advanced textile products. Revolution Fibres has commercialized and manufactures products with various clients in the areas of filtration, skin health, composites, [...]

Scale-up of Novel Gold Nanoparticle-Wool Fiber Composites: A Commercialisation Success Story

Nilsson T.W., Johnston J.H., Victoria University of Wellington and MacDiarmid Institute of Advanced Materials and Nanotechnology, NZ

The development of novel nanocomposites of metal nanoparticles and natural fibers has allowed the engineering of flexible materials with the desirable properties of metal nanoparticles for numerous applications. One class of novel nanocomposites uses gold [...]

Nanogold and Nanosilver Wool: New Products for High Value Fashion Apparel and Functional Textiles

Johnston J., Burridge K., Kelly F., Small A., Victoria University of Wellington, NZ

ORAL We have developed a new proprietary nanotechnology and product suite of high value textiles involving the use of nanogold and nanosilver as colourants and functional components in wool. This innovatively links the high value [...]