Textile manufacturing has been one of the highest polluting industrial sectors. It represents
about one-fifth of worldwide industrial water pollution. It uses a huge number of chemicals …

The use of nanomaterials-and nanotechnology-based processes is growing at a
tremendous rate in all fields of science and technology. Textile industry is also experiencing …

Nanotechnology (NT) deals with materials 1 to 100 nm in length. At the National
Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI), NT is defined as the understanding, manipulation, and …

The growing worldwide population is directly responsible for the increased production and
consumption of textile products. One of the key reasons for the generation of microfibers is …

The use of nanotechnology in the textile industry has increased rapidly due to its unique and
valuable properties. There is a considerable potential for profitable applications of …

The potential of nanotechnology innovation in the textile industry is vast and promising.
Major breakthroughs in novel nano-based textile finishing have been documented over the …

Nowadays, consumers understand that upgrading their traditional clothing can improve their
lives. In a garment fabric, comfort and functional properties are the most important features …

SELECTED APPLICATIONS OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN TEXTILES Page 1 AUTEX Research
Journal, Vol. 6, No 1, March 2006 © AUTEX http://www.autexrj.org/No1-2006/0191.pdf 1 …

At present, nanotechnology is a priority in research in several nations due to its massive
capability and financial impact. However, due to the uncertainties and abnormalities in …

Over the past few decades, Nanomaterials have boomed in an unprecedented way in field
of textiles, due to demand for functional and durable apparel manufacturing. Nanomaterials …