Nanotechnology makes this T-shirt spillproof

Who says T-shirts can't be high-tech?

 

This T-shirt, dubbed Silic, uses nanotechnology to ward off stains, according to its creator Aamir Patel of San Francisco, California.

 

"The fabric has a nanotechnology bonded to the fibers on the microscopic level. Most liquid molecules will not be able to touch the fabric because of a microscopic layer of air that forms between the liquid and fabric," Patel said on the project's Kickstarter page.

 

He added the fabric is layered with billions of silica particles, and water-based liquids will form a 150-degree sphere and roll right off.

 

As a result, he said this "barrier" protects the shirt from potential accidents.

 

 

Patel also said the shirt is safe, unlike hydrophobic nanotechnology application processes that had been alleged to be cancerous.

 

Also, he said the shirt is washable, unlike other hydrophobic technologies that he said wash away after one cycle.

 

However, the current version of the shirt will retain its property for only up to 80 wash cycles.

 

 

Patel also said the design enhances any figure, and the final colors will be black and white.

 

On the other hand, he cautioned against subjecting the shirt to fabric softener machine wash, and suggested instead that it be "cold Line dry."

 

He also discouraged bleaching, and suggested that it be washed with like colors.

 

Other no-nos include ironing and dry cleaning.

 

"To reactivate water repellency, tumble dry, normal, low heat at least every three washes," he added.

 

A nod from Vera Wang

 

A separate report on Mashable said Silic's name is derived from the billions of silica particles in the fabric.

 

"For the shirt's design, Patel has teamed up with a former designer from Vera Wang," it added.

 

Patel said he had been contacted by "a swarm of retailers, who are hoping to start getting the shirt into stores." — TJD, GMA News