11+ hour, 29+ min ago  (381+ words) Scientists "crack" PFAS-free waterproof challenge'Ecotextile News Scientists "crack" PFAS-free waterproof challenge New technique creates a fluorine-free silica shell directly on individual fibres through a single yarn processing step to give superhydrophobic properties BEIJING " A team of researchers from the Chinese…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (203+ words) Nano textured cotton separates oil, water'Ecotextile News Nano textured cotton separates oil, water BRAGA " Researchers at the International Iberian Nanotechnology Laboratory have developed a fluorine'free treatment that claims to make cotton breathable, water'repellent, stain'resistant and suitable for oil " water separation…...

7+ mon, 3+ week ago  (169+ words) DITF-led BioFibreLoop project says its hopes to see its bio-based textiles adopted by 20% of the textile industry The EU-funded BioFibreLoop project's latest update on its work to develop recyclable outdoor and work clothing from renewable, bio-based materials shows that while…...