Was checking out the news when I ran across this tidbit.
Self-clean technology to remove the mud, sweat and tears of wash day for ever
Scientists have produced a coating that could make filthy rugby shirts and grubby football shorts a thing of the past.
The "self-cleaning" process makes fabrics repel water, resist stains and even kill off the bacteria that grow in sweat and make clothes smell. As a result, kit could be worn repeatedly between washes, the distinctive aroma of kit bags gone for ever – even performance on the field could be enhanced.
Scientists working for the US Air Force have already produced T-shirts and underwear that can be worn for weeks at a time without washing.
Full article is here.
Personally, even when these become commercial, I'll still stick to wash days. Thank you very much. :D
Self-clean technology to remove the mud, sweat and tears of wash day for ever
Scientists have produced a coating that could make filthy rugby shirts and grubby football shorts a thing of the past.
The "self-cleaning" process makes fabrics repel water, resist stains and even kill off the bacteria that grow in sweat and make clothes smell. As a result, kit could be worn repeatedly between washes, the distinctive aroma of kit bags gone for ever – even performance on the field could be enhanced.
Scientists working for the US Air Force have already produced T-shirts and underwear that can be worn for weeks at a time without washing.
Full article is here.
Personally, even when these become commercial, I'll still stick to wash days. Thank you very much. :D
Labels: News, Underwears
I wonder how efficient this underwear thing is.... sounds gross to me.... =S
xxNellie