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India : IITs PCM coated fabric valuable in extreme climates

India : IITs PCM coated fabric valuable in extreme climates

Its a moment of glory for the IITs Department of Textile Technology as the research team has developed a Phase Change Material (PCM).

Tiny salt like grains, the materials, when coated on fabrics, emit warmth in winter and absorb heat in summer.

This could offer perfect clothing in the extreme climates.

The application of PCM coated fibre for the fighter pilots clothing will be one of its significant applications. Such suits defy the gravitational force and can withstand extreme temperatures.

More : fibre2fashion.com

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