Nanotechnology & “Smart Textiles”

What are some things that you don’t like about your

clothes?

Possible Clothing Issues:

Shrink

Fade

Stain

Odor

Color

Too Big

Too Small

Too Hot

Too Cold

Wrinkles

All of these issues can be “fixed” through

Nanotechnology!

What is Nanotechnology?

Nano is a Greek word meaning Dwarf or Small.

Nanotechnology is manipulating matter Atom by

Atom, where measurements must be made in

nanometers.

What is a Nanometer?

A nanometer is one billionth of a meter, only three

to five atoms wide. (0.000000001)

Nanometers are so small that 150 of them could fit

across the width of a human hair.

Why do we need Nanotechnology?

The goal of nanotechnology is to build tiny

machines with extraordinary properties in all

kinds of useful textiles, medical devices, and

everyday tools.

Group Work Time

I will count everyone off into groups of ____. You will

be assigned to read over an article about

nanotechnology in application to the clothing

industry. You will be presenting this item to the

class.

Presentation Skills Review

Stand still and straight

Use your loud voice and/or the

microphone

Don’t rush, speak slowly and clearly

Clothes that Change Color???

Color changing Shirts? #10

Bullet Proof T-Shirts???

Shirts that Stop Bullets #6

Clothes that stay Clean?

Waterproof and Germ Proof #7

Pinecone Technology #2

Clothes that keep your temperature constant and

keep you dry?

Clothes that Repel Bugs???

Insect Repellant Clothing #3

Wool that can Absorb Moisture?

Wonders with Wool #8

Clothes that help you Perform Better?

For Motion Clothing #9

Cleaner Kids Clothes #1

Clothes that

resist stains?

Clothes that can Blend-In and Fix themselves????

Quick Change Stuff #4

Clothes that stay Odor Free? #5

Clothes that Kill Bacteria

Biology, Chemistry, Physics,

Information technology, (computer

programming), Engineering

(electronics & design) Mathematics,

and Textiles.

Nanotechnology Combines:

Classes to Take….

Nanotechnology is a new and growing field

Courses to take in Middle School and High School to prepare for a nanotechnology career include:

Science (biology, chemistry, physics)

Math

Information Technology (computer programming)

Health Sciences (biotechnology)

Technology (electronics, engineering & drafting)

FACS – especially clothing and textiles courses

Videos http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=1

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http://www.drifire.com/videos/drifire-shirt-

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