The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm Dr Veronika Kapsali MMT Textiles Limited
Biomimetics: Bio - life & –mimesis to copy
Mythology….. Victoria Amazonica
Velcro Burr hooks
Dr Otto Schmitt Schmitt Trigger
Biomimesis = Bionics = Biomimicry =Biognosis
Speedo Fastskin
Lotus Effect TM Source: BASF
Source: P.Nagarajaa and D. Yao (2006)a Transfer of biological surface morphology onto polymer sheets Georgia Institute of Technology
Octopus skin/ adaptive camouflage
Colour changing polymer gel Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Structural colour Morpho menelaus
Morphotex Source: Teijin Fibres Limited
Bio Armour MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies
Penguin feather Biomimetic feather like insulation University of Reading
Comfort trials
Conventional Fibre Performance
Dry microclimateDamp microclimate Pinecone Effect:
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)
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