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Invent a bactericidal fabric when sunning
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Invent a bactericidal fabric when sunning

Scientists at the University of California Davis (UC Davis) said they have developed a new fabric called 2-AQC that can kill bacteria, fight pesticides and toxins once e…

December 14, 2018
'Stealth' shirt for soldiers
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'Stealth' shirt for soldiers

He has invented a fabric used to produce photovoltaic batteries that convert sunlight into electricity and is being used in the military. With this kind of clothing, the…

December 14, 2018
People will crawl on the wall
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People will crawl on the wall

Stepping on the wall will soon become a reality thanks to very high adhesion of gloves and shoes, US scientists claim.

December 14, 2018
Super waterproof fabric
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Super waterproof fabric

A new cotton fabric with extremely effective waterproof properties has been invented by scientists from Shanghai Institute of Applied Physics, China.

December 14, 2018
Invented waterproof fabric
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Invented waterproof fabric

A new material invented by Swiss chemists can help create a challenging coat with liquids.

December 14, 2018
Cars of the future?  BMW makes cars made of fabric
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Cars of the future? BMW makes cars made of fabric

A cloth-covered car is something you associate with Flintstones, not the most advanced automotive design of the 21st century. But BMW's latest car concept car is exactly…

December 14, 2018
NASA 'space' swimwear
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NASA 'space' swimwear

At the next Beijing Olympics, swimmers in the world will break more records than ever. That prediction is based on the birth of 'Speedo LZR Racer' - a 'space' swimsuit m…

December 14, 2018
Wool against fire
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Wool against fire

Wool is less sensitive to burning than synthetic fibers. This makes it the ideal fabric for uniforms for US troops, firefighters and firefighters.

December 14, 2018
Smart clothes track wearer's health
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Smart clothes track wearer's health

Clothing that can measure the wearer's body temperature or track the heart's activity has just appeared on the market, but Europe's BIOTEX project hopes to bring new fun…

December 14, 2018
Preserving fruit with MA membrane
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Preserving fruit with MA membrane

Vietnamese and Korean experts have cooperated to research and successfully apply a special film to preserve some fruits in Vietnam. This is an additional measure to prol…

December 14, 2018