Smart and Modern materials

Smart and Modern materials

1. Can sense and react to environmental conditions and are produced to perform a particular function . Some of them:

   • After according to external stimulus
   • Change when temperature changes
   • Are activated by internal or external power sources

2. Micro-encapsulated

   • A smell is contained within the fibres. The smell is released when the patch is scratched. Used in logos on t-shirts.

3. Kevlar

   • Incredibly strong, 5 times stronger than steel. It's used for bullet proof vests and protective garment such as motorcycle wear

4. Polartec

   • Biodegradable polyester fabric made from recycled plastic bottles. Warm, lightweight, breathable, often used to make fleece fabric.

5. Nomex

   • A heat proof fabric which is used to make garments for fire-fighters, astronauts and racing car drivers. Also used for oven gloves

6. Gortex