News tagged with fabric
Chemistry makes the natural 'wonder fabric' -- wool -- more wonderful
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Dec 22, 2009 |
3 / 5 (1) |
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Scientists in China are reporting an advance that may improve the natural wonders of wool — already regarded as the "wonder fabric" for its lightness, softness, warmth even when wet, and other qualities. They ...
'Flexible camera' replaces lens with fiber web
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Jul 07, 2009 |
4.7 / 5 (12) |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Imagine a soldier's uniform made of a special fabric that allows him to look in all directions and identify threats that are to his side or even behind him. In work that could turn such science ...
Fabrics that fight germs, find explosives go to market
Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials
Sep 22, 2009 |
4.3 / 5 (3) |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Two Cornell researchers have launched iFyber LLC, which markets fabrics with embedded nanoparticles to detect explosives and dangerous chemicals or to serve as antibacterials for hospitals.
A fabric with green sheen: Fast-growing bamboo offers more eco-friendly cloth
Mar 02, 2009 |
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Anne Kai, of Lacey, Wash., owns a small, hand-dyed fabric business with an environmental slant.
Some color shades offer better protection against sun’s ultraviolet rays
Oct 14, 2009 |
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Economy-minded consumers who want protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays -- but rather not pay premium prices for sun-protective clothing -- should think blue and red, rather than yellow. ...
NASA Launches New Technology: An Inflatable Heat Shield
Space & Earth / Space Exploration
Aug 17, 2009 |
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A successful NASA flight test Monday demonstrated how a spacecraft returning to Earth can use an inflatable heat shield to slow and protect itself as it enters the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds.
Smart clothes for better healthcare (w/ Video)
Jul 20, 2009 |
4 / 5 (1) |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Comfortable smart clothes that monitor the wearer’s heart, breathing and body temperature promise to revolutionise healthcare by reducing hospital visits and allowing patients to lead more ...
Does 'sun-protective' clothing work?
Apr 20, 2009 |
5 / 5 (2) |
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Dear EarthTalk: Is there really such a thing as "sun-protective clothing"? If so, does it mean I can dispense with oily sunscreens once and for all? (John Sugarman, San Diego, Calif.)
Rocketing Through Water
Jun 30, 2008 |
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Swimmers around the world are breaking records this year like never before, including at this week's U.S. Olympic trials. Some attribute it to extensive training as athletes prepare to compete at this summer's ...
Review: Blacksocks.com is as simple as it sounds
May 20, 2009 |
3 / 5 (2) |
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(AP) -- Every week or so I undertake a rigorous mental challenge: matching my socks.
Olympic Swimmers Shattering Records in NASA-Tested Suit
Aug 18, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Swimmers from around the world are setting world and Olympic records in Beijing this month and most are doing it wearing a swimsuit made of fabric tested at NASA.
Killer Kevlar -- clothing that shields from germs
Jul 21, 2008 |
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Protective clothing worn by firemen and other emergency workers may soon get a germ-fighting upgrade. Researchers in South Dakota report progress toward the first Kevlar fabrics that can kill a wide range ...
