Nano Textiles
"Nano Textiles" can be produced by a variety
of methods. The key difference among
them is whether synthetic nanoparticles are
integrated into the fibres or the textile, or
are applied as a coating on the surface,
and/or whether nanoparticles are added
to the nanoscale fibres or coating. However,
information about manufacturing
methods, the nanomaterials themselves
and the quantities used, as well as the "life
cycle" of the "nano-treated" textile for sale
is largely unavailable to the consumer. The
present dossier therefore clarifies nano-textile
manufacturing processes and application
areas, and gives an overview about
the potential effects on the environment
and health. Many questions remain unanswered,
however, there is a need for considerably
more research not only for product
development but also into the usefulness
and risks which nano-textiles give rise
to. The open questions have prompted the
Swiss Textile Federation to undertake a joint
project with the Swiss Federal Laboratories
for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)
entitled "Nanosafe Textiles" and to initiate
discussions on the topic.
- Manufacturing processes of fibres and textile surface patterns for nano textiles
- Application areas and products
- The "Hohenstein Quality Label for nanotechnology" in textiles
- Are synthetic nanoparticles released from nano-textiles?
- Health impact
- Effects of nano-silver in textiles on skin flora
- Environmental impact
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