The development of high-tech textiles is inspired by plants
Posted in Bionics on Dec 28th, 2007
These days breathable, wicking fabrics are not the sole domain of outdoor enthusiasts. Gore-Tex® and similar fabrics have revolutionised the clothing industry in providing their wearers with comfortable clothing that is also functional. Nevertheless, researchers at the Institute of Geosciences at the University of Tübingen and the ITV Denkendorf (Institute of Textile Technology and Process [...]