The new textile was designed to combat the urban heat island effect, reflecting both the sun’s heat and the heat that bounces off of buildings and streets.

  • Concave1142@lemmy.world
    72·
    5 months ago

    A new textile—made of plastic and silver nanowires—does just that, and can keep its wearers as much as 16 degrees cooler than other fabrics.

    Yea, that’s a no for me. I’m doing my best to no longer use synthetic materials in my clothing.

    • Steve@slrpnk.netOPM
      4·
      5 months ago

      Yeah, that’s definitely reasonable. The world doesn’t need more plastic, especially if a fast-fashion company wants to utilize this.