Waterproof and smart fabrics using symmetry-breaking surfaces
Year
2014
Project team
Kripa Varanasi with Taylor Farnham, Henri Girard, Karen Gleason, Asli Katmis, Andong Liu, and Dan Soto
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Smart textiles
The current solutions for waterproof textiles are based on hydrophobic membranes or modifiers and are environmentally unfriendly. This project addresses the significant and growing need for non-wetting and breathable fabrics with a novel approach to waterproofing and the development of smart fabrics.