Nanotechnology conference to take place in Italy in November

Representatives from international textile giants such as Zegna, Marzotto, and Ziche will be convening next month in Padua, Italy to discuss the deployment of nanotechnologies in the industry during EuroFutureTex conference held on November 8-9, 2005.

Among the technologies that will be explored are the application of nanotechnologies on material treatments; coatings for high-functional textiles, self-cleaning textiles, and antimicrobial textiles; wearable electronics; military garment; and biomimetic materials.

Participants will also hear story about US-based Burlington which has experienced a turnaround from the brink of bankruptcy after its success with Nano-Tex.

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