Textile coating refers to the process of depositing various chemicals and resins either on one or both sides of a textile substrate. These compounds are usually added to enhance the physical ...

When you’re driving a car or riding in plane, probably the last thing you’re thinking about is an obscure product inside them called a bearing liner. But luckily for you, that little known product is ...

In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or wick heat away, current options ...

A new technique could create waterproof coatings for clothes out of discarded textiles – far safer for humans and the environment than current coatings, which are typically made with harsh chemicals ...

Conductive textiles may represent the next frontier for wearables. China and Korea-based researchers with Advanced Materials Technologies are testing the creation of conductive fabrics by dip-coating ...

For the first time, researchers have found a cost-effective and convenient way to apply a silver-based antimicrobial clear coating to new or existing textiles. Their method uses polyphenols, commonly ...

CHICAGO, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The report "Textile Coatings Market by Type (Thermoplastic, Thermoset), End-use Industry (Transportation, Building & Construction, Protective Clothing, ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University (NC State; Raleigh) are developing conductive nanocoatings for use on such simple textiles as woven cotton. Among the applications that could eventually ...

PITTSBURGH (May 13, 2020) -- Masks, gowns, and other personal protective equipment (PPE) are essential for protecting healthcare workers. However, the textiles and materials used in such items can ...