Nanotechnology came into existence around 2600 BC in China when people started dyeing fabrics and since then it has been unknowingly used to impart different colors, shapes and strength to fibers and fabrics. People started understanding that nanoparticles and nanofibres have exclusive properties which can be used to add different properties to fabrics. Nanotechnology has gained popularity in the last 15 years and the textile industry has benefited greatly from it. This is a complex process.
The use of nano-fibres has increased over the last five years. It has become an area of interest academically as well as commercially. Surface modification techniques have proved very beneficial in manufacturing. Incorporation of nano-particles can be used to create anti microbial and electrically conducive fibers. Whether it's a natural fabric or a synthetic one, different nanomaterials are used in textile manufacturing because of the properties they impart.Textiles are getting smarter, and much of this is being enabled by nanotechnology. "Smart Textiles and Nanotechnologies: Applications Technologies and Markets" provides the most in depth look to date at the impact of nanotechnology on the global textile industry, looking at technologies and applications from geographer to smart homes.
This report provides an in-depth presentation of recent developments in nanotechnology applied to smart textiles and provides market opportunities to 2022.
The market is segmented by
• Clothing & Apparel
• Home Textiles
• Military Textiles
• Medical Textiles
• Sport Textiles
• Technical and Smart Textiles
