Nanolabel Anti-Mosquito Technology Turns Clothing into Insect Repellant
Sarah Moore — June 8, 2012 — Unique
References: nanolabel.pt & gizmag
Being outside in the summertime is fun until the pesky bugs start to come out in droves; luckily however, Nanolabel Anti-Mosquito technology is being developed to make clothing bug-resistant.
While it is still in the early phases, the Portuguese company has developed a textile coating process referred to as NANOMOSKI. The company uses silicon dioxide, a non-toxic element similar to sand, and deposits it into the fabric. These particles are extremely unpopular with the blood-sucking pests that buzz around in the warm weather months and have been proven to repel the bugs and prevent them from biting.
This process, once fully integrated into clothing manufacturing, could significantly reduce the spread of malaria or at very least, keep those annoying insects from ruining one's time outdoors.
While it is still in the early phases, the Portuguese company has developed a textile coating process referred to as NANOMOSKI. The company uses silicon dioxide, a non-toxic element similar to sand, and deposits it into the fabric. These particles are extremely unpopular with the blood-sucking pests that buzz around in the warm weather months and have been proven to repel the bugs and prevent them from biting.
This process, once fully integrated into clothing manufacturing, could significantly reduce the spread of malaria or at very least, keep those annoying insects from ruining one's time outdoors.
Trend Themes
1. Nanolabel Anti-mosquito Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new anti-mosquito products and services using nanolabel technology to protect customers from insect bites.
2. Bug-resistant Clothing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create bug-resistant clothing lines using textile coating processes, providing a more comfortable outdoor experience for customers.
3. Malaria Prevention - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate mosquito-repellent technology into clothing manufacturing to reduce the spread of malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases.
Industry Implications
1. Textile Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate nanolabel technology into textile manufacturing processes to create bug-resistant fabrics and garments.
2. Outdoor Apparel - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with nanolabel technology companies to develop bug-resistant outdoor clothing lines for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities.
3. Healthcare and Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize mosquito-repellent clothing technology in the healthcare and wellness industry to protect patients and healthcare professionals from mosquito-borne diseases.
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