Graphene – the next generation yarn.
Graphene is the new “wonder material” with amazing thermal and electrical conducting properties among others. Graphene has found applications in innumerous applications such as Energy storage , Tele communications, Transport, Medicine, Desalination, cosmetic , Buildings , Paints the range of industries where graphene research is making an impact is substantial and this is only the start .The potential of graphene is limited only by our imagination !!
Description
- Cool To Touch –Graphene conducts heat very efficiently, giving the fabric a Qmax Cool rating of 0.15 w/cm2 (Dry) and 0.3 w/cm2(Wet). Efficient heat transfer enables the fabric to be cooler, when it is dry or wet.
- Anti-Odor – Sweat gives rise to bacteria , which can grow very fast on textile materials , which can grow very fast on textile materials leading to development of bad odor in garments. The thin sharp edges of Graphene tear down the micro-organisms and kill them on contact. Hence the Antimicrobial properties of Graphene, does not allow the bad smell producing bacteria to stay on the fabric and keeps a fresh feeling.
- Anti- Viral –Graphene acts like a sword, and kills most virus, bacterial and fungus. This has been certified with an Antiviral rating of > 99.99% as per AATCC100 modified test. As people are moving out, for their physical wellbeing, fabrics with Antiviral properties are quite effective.
- Moisture Management –The Hexagonal shape of graphene and very high surface area provides good Moisture Wicking capability which is important to move sweat away from the body.
- Thermal Insulation –Graphene treated fabrics has shown around 15 – 20% higher thermal insulations compared to Regular fabric ( Tog & Clo – test method ISO 11092-2014.)
- UPF Sun Protection:High surface area of Graphene leads to protection from the harmful UltraViolet Rays (UPF) which has become extremely important . With a high UPF protection, the fabric is well suited for Outdoor applications.
- Anti-Static :Graphene is the excellent electric conductors hence the Graphene activated fabrics exhibit good anti-static properties
- Anti-Mosquito :Graphene enhanced fabrics are observed to have partial mosquito repellency
This Surface technology works well for the following
Substrates : Cotton | Polyester | Nylon | PC & PV blends
Dyeing route : Fiber | Yarn | Fabrics -knit & woven
Segments :Shirting | Suiting | Knit’s -sportswear & regular application | Terry towels | Bed Linen | Upholstery |Medical Textiles
