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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 Dr Veronika Kapsali MMT Textiles Limited www.mmttextiles.com
Mythology….. Victoria Amazonica
Velcro Velcro Burr hooks
Dr Otto Schmitt Schmitt Trigger
Lotus Effect TM Source: BASF
Transfer of biological surface morphology onto polymer sheetsGeorgia Institute of Technology Source: P.Nagarajaa and D. Yao (2006)
Colour changing polymer gel Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Structural colour Morpho menelaus
Morphotex Source: Teijin Fibres Limited
Biomimetic feather like insulationUniversity of Reading Penguin feather
Pinecone Effect: Dry microclimate Damp microclimate
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)
Thank you ! veronika@mmttextiles.com www.mmttextiles.com