New, cooling synthetic fabric lets body heat escape
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.0210081
Science News : A new textile has been developed that could prove ideal for use in clothing, especially for people in hot climates. Called nanoporous polyethylene , or nanoPE, it is similar to the plastic cling wrap used to seal food items. Unlike cling wrap, however, the material is opaque to the human eye: Its nanosized pores are large enough to interfere with the wavelengths of visible light but small enough to allow the passage of IR radiation emitted by human skin. To make the material wearable, the researchers are trying to coat it with a water-wicking chemical, punch it with holes, and layer it with cotton mesh. They say the textile could be ready for wear in 5 to 10 years.
