Dennis Schneider, director of Marketing and Sales at NanoHorizons, a company that focuses on nanotechnology applications in the fibre and textile, healthcare and microelectronics industries, will present Nanotechnology Applications in Fibers and Fabrics” at this year’s Techtextil North America Symposium, on March 29. The presentation will address how nanotechnology is rapidly changing the nature and capability of fibres and fabrics for a wide range of applications.

NanoHorizons recently launched its line of nanoscale-engineered SmartSilver permanent anti-odour/antimicrobial additives, to enhance fibres and fabrics in a manner compatible with existing manufacturing processes. SmartSilver-modified fibres can be used to create odour-resistant shoe linings, T-shirts, socks, gloves, carpets and more.