Applications of Nanotechnology in the Creation of Smart Sportswear for Enhanced Sports Performance: Efficiency and Comfort | ||
| Journal of Textiles, Coloration and Polymer Science | ||
| Volume 20, Issue 1, June 2023, Pages 11-28 PDF (1.15 M) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jtcps.2022.181608.1147 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Ahmed G. Hassabo* 1; Hala Elmorsy2; Nanees Gamal2; Aya Sediek2; Fedaa Saad2; Bouthaina M. Hegazy3; Hanan Othman4 | ||
| 1National Research Centre (NRC), Textile Research and Technology Institute (TRTI), Pre-treatment and Finishing of Cellulose based Textiles Department (PFCTD), El-Behouth St. (former El-Tahrir str.), Dokki, P.O. 12622, Giza, Egypt | ||
| 2Benha University, Faculty of Applied Arts, Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Benha, Egypt | ||
| 3Textile Printing, Dyeing and Finishing Department, Faculty of Applied Arts, Benha University, Benha, Egypt | ||
| 4Benha, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| In recent years, nanotechnology (NT) has shown to be a multidisciplinary study area, increasing its range of applications in several spheres of human activity. Advancements in nanotechnology have been made in textile materials as a result of the quest for enhanced multifunctionality in engineering, industrial, technical, and medical textiles. Textile materials now have several uses thanks to the integration of cutting-edge technologies including photonic crystals, plasmonics, luminescence, architectural colorants, holography, LED displays, and metamaterials. The physicochemical behaviors of textiles, such as self-cleaning, UV protection, flame resistance, and antibacterial capabilities, have been enhanced by textile nanotechnology innovations such as nanoparticles (NPs) and sensor integration into textile materials. It is appropriate for use in health, medical, sporting, advanced engineering, pharmaceuticals, aerospace, military, automobile, food, and agricultural industries, among others since it offers flexible sensing capabilities, robotics, electrical conductivity, flexibility, and comfort. Metallic fibers that have been injected with nanoparticles, such as copper and silver NPs, have demonstrated antiviral and antibacterial activities. The purpose of this study is to give an overview of the uses of nanotechnology in several sports-related sectors, with a special emphasis on sports-related flooring, apparel, and footwear. Sport has been injected with several important factors. In-depth research is also done on garments made using nanotechnology. According to current trends, all types of sportswear will soon be impacted by the nanotechnology revolution. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| SMART textiles; Nanotechnology; Sportswear; Technical textiles; Protective fabrics | ||
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