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Nanodiamonds could hold key to cool clothing. Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.

Researchers from RMIT University are using nanodiamonds to create smart textiles that can cool people down faster.

Published in Polymers for Advanced Technologies, project lead and Senior Lecturer, Dr Shadi Houshyar, said there was a big opportunity to use these insights to create new textiles for sportswear and even personal protective clothing, such as underlayers to keep fire fighters cool. The study also found nanodiamonds increased the UV protection of cotton, making it ideal for outdoor summer clothing. “This electrospinning approach is straightforward and can significantly reduce the variety of manufacturing steps compared to previously tested methods, which feature lengthy processes and wastage of nanodiamonds,” Houshyar said.

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