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Turn sugar into garment material
Researchers at Singapore's Institute of Biotechnology and Nanotechnology (IBN) have found a new chemical reaction that can directly convert sugar into adipic acid.
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Anti-dirt cloth for children
A woman in New York used nanotechnology to make 'non-smudged baby clothes'.
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Make a drink from sweat
Scientists have developed the world's first potable drink machine, by extracting sweat on clothing and cleaning it.
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When clothes are also electric
Dutch experts have unveiled Wearable Solar, which integrates solar panels into clothing to charge electronic devices.
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Gloves warning of toxic substances
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany have developed a glove that warns harmful substances in the air by changing colors immediately upon contact.
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100 days clean shirt
The textile industry is witnessing a new breakthrough, with the emergence of antibacterial fabrics, allowing for 100 days of wear without washing or ironing.
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Eco-friendly sportswear
PUMA sportswear maker has announced the launch of a new range of products that can be recycled or biodegradable under the generic name InCycle.
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Fabric absorbs water from fog
The new fabric is capable of absorbing water from the fog and releasing water when the temperature rises, opening up the possibility of supplying water to the desert.
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Backpack for students
A Colombian apparel company has developed a new baby bulletproof vest and backpack for children after the tragic shooting at a primary school in Connecticut.
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Contraception and HIV in cloth
Currently, condoms are the only product that has the potential to prevent unwanted pregnancies and is a safeguard against the spread of HIV.
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American soldiers are equipped with invisibility clothing
Hyperstealth Biotech Canada has just developed a camouflage fabric that can make the wearer invisible.
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'Da nano' blocks biochemical weapons
Breakthrough in nanotechnology allows for the study of materials that can detect and block harmful molecules, or even act as human skin.
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Beautiful spies immobilized
Some clothing stores in the UK add cameras to the mannequin to track customer shopping behavior.
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Measure sizes to buy clothes in 3D
Online clothing shoppers will know exactly what size of clothing suits them using a software attached to a webcam or smartphone.
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Try online with the Verisize app
A group of students from the University of Spain, UAB, have developed a new application called Verisize, which allows shoppers to try online, avoiding the risk of wastin…