August 23, 2024
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Scientists from the University of Massachusetts have developed an eco-friendly method to transform regular textiles into cooling fabrics, reports Ecotextile News. The team used a chalk-based coating to deflect sunlight and expel body heat through radiative cooling, a process traditionally necessitating unsustainable materials such as synthetic particles or costly organic polymers with PFAs. Industry Intelligence editor's note: Information originally published in Ecotextile News. To view the full article, please visit https://www.ecotextile.com/2024082232402/materials-production-news/researchers-develop-chalk-coating-to-cool-fabrics.html.
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