Startup Fiber Secret used nanotechnology to develop stain and wrinkle-free shirt, Lotushirt, inspired by water-repelling nature of Lotus leaf

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April 10, 2018

Briefing	Self-Cleaning Shirt – Startup Fiber Secret developed stain and wrinkle free shirt, called Lotushirt, built with nanotechnology Inspired by Lotusleaf – Shirt mimics hydrophobic structure of Lotus leaf, with outside surface holding back water and stains, and inside surface designed to stay dry Material Blend – Made of 80% polyester and proprietary material called memory yarn, which makes fabric stretchable Breathable Fabric – Has more than million micro holes, creating breathable shirt Launch Date – Expected to launch commercially by late April 2018
Accelerator	Advanced Materials
Sector	Consumer Non-Durables
Organization	Fiber Secret
Source	Sandle, T., "Review: All weather 'Lotushirt' made by nanotechnology", Digital Journal, http://www.digitaljournal.com/; "Unstainable shirt made by nanotechnology launches on kickstarter as Lotushirt," Nasdaq, http://www.nasdaq.com/; "All weather ‘Lotushirt’ made by nanotechnology (Includes interview and first-hand account)," Tech-1st.com, http://tech-1st.com/; AcceleratingBiz analysis
Original Publication Date	April 1, 2018

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