Nov 13, 2011

Scientists Develop Nontoxic Flame-Resistant Fabric From Renewable Ingredients

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Scientists from Texas A&M University have developed a new nontoxic fire-resistant fabric that could revolutionize clothing and fabric technology. The fabric is composed of renewable ingredients like clay and chitosan, a natural compound extracted from shrimp and lobster shells. When heat is applied to the material, a coating bubbles out, producing a protective layer of foam that prevents the fabric from igniting. READ MORE