Scientists Develop Nontoxic Flame-Resistant Fabric From Renewable Ingredients
Posted By Mark Boyer On November 13, 2011 @ 2:46 pm In Eco Textiles,News,Wearable Technology | No Comments
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Scientists from Texas A&M University [5] have developed a new nontoxic fire-resistant fabric [6] that could revolutionize clothing and fabric technology. The fabric is composed of renewable ingredients like clay and chitosan [7], a natural compound extracted from shrimp and lobster shells. When heat is applied to the material, a coating bubbles out, producing a protective layer of foam that prevents the fabric from igniting. According to Jaime C. Grunlan, an associate professor at Texas A&M [5], the polymer treatment could find applications in children’s pajamas [8], terry-cloth bathrobes, and car seats [9].
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[5] Texas A&M University: http://www.tamu.edu/
[6] fire-resistant fabric: http://engineering.tamu.edu/magazine/2010/flame-resistant-materials-for-protection/
[7] chitosan: http://www.ecouterre.com/tencel-c-a-shellfish-derived-fiber-with-skin-renewing-properties/
[8] children’s pajamas: http://www.inhabitots.com/organic-superhero-pajamas-make-it-halloween-every-night-of-the-year/
[9] car seats: http://www.inhabitots.com/new-car-seat-recommendations-keep-kids-rear-facing-until-age-2/
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