Now, T-shirt that is impossible to stain

Image
Press Trust of India Washington
Last Updated : Dec 20 2013 | 5:22 PM IST
An Indian-origin entrepreneur in the US has developed a T-shirt that repels water-based liquids and is almost impossible to stain.
The T-shirt, called Silic, is embedded with superhydrophobic nanotechnology, which uses microscopic structures to repel water-based liquids by forming a layer of air between the fabric and liquid molecules.
This causes the liquid to bead up into a 150 degree sphere and roll right off the shirt, avoiding unwanted stains.
Wearers of the Silic shirt do not have to worry about sweat stains, either. The shirt causes the sweat to evaporate into the air instead of into the fabric.
For the shirt's design, San Francisco-based Aamir Patel has teamed up with a former designer from Vera Wang.
"I have already been contacted by a swarm of retailers, who are hoping to start getting the shirt into stores," Patel told Mashable.
"I want to pursue these relationships after the campaign is over and bring Silic to the world," he said.
The shirt is expected to be ready for shipping by May next year.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Dec 20 2013 | 5:22 PM IST

Next Story