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The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm

The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm. Dr Veronika Kapsali MMT Textiles Limited www.mmttextiles.com. Biomimetics: Bio - life & – mimesis to copy. Mythology…. Victoria Amazonica. Velcro. Velcro. Burr hooks. Dr Otto Schmitt. Schmitt Trigger.

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The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm

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  1. The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm Dr Veronika Kapsali MMT Textiles Limited www.mmttextiles.com

  2. Biomimetics:Bio - life & –mimesis to copy

  3. Mythology….. Victoria Amazonica

  4. Velcro Velcro Burr hooks

  5. Dr Otto Schmitt Schmitt Trigger

  6. Biomimesis = Bionics = Biomimicry =Biognosis

  7. Speedo Fastskin

  8. Lotus Effect TM Source: BASF

  9. Transfer of biological surface morphology onto polymer sheetsGeorgia Institute of Technology Source: P.Nagarajaa and D. Yao (2006)

  10. Octopus skin/ adaptive camouflage

  11. Colour changing polymer gel Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  12. Structural colour Morpho menelaus

  13. Morphotex Source: Teijin Fibres Limited

  14. Bio ArmourMIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies

  15. Biomimetic feather like insulationUniversity of Reading Penguin feather

  16. Biomimetic feather like insulationUniversity of Reading

  17. Comfort trials

  18. Conventional Fibre Performance

  19. Pinecone Effect: Dry microclimate Damp microclimate

  20. Applications • Athletic wear (active sportswear) • Performance wear (climbing, walking, skiing) • Comfort wear (underwear, nightwear) • Military (underwear, multi-climate clothing) • Health (hospital bed linens, wound dressings) • Agricultural technology (Geo-textiles, soil moisture control) • Technical solutions (Formula 1, protective clothing) • Industrial (filter & valve technology, building, packaging) • Upholstery (transport, domestic)

  21. Thank you ! veronika@mmttextiles.com www.mmttextiles.com

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