Self-repairing clothing is something parents could only dream of, but scientists have actually figured out to make this happen for protective clothing. To better protect workers who handle hazardous materials, a team of researchers have developed a new fabric coating that promises to neutralize harmful chemicals upon contact and heals its own tears and holes while the clothes go through the laundry. Made from the same self-healing proteins found in the teeth of squid suckers, the coating can fuse two pieces of fabric together like an adhesive when it comes in contact with water. More importantly the fabric coating has enzymes that break down chemicals before they reach the skin, which could be useful for farmers who come in contact with common pesticides or scientists working with hazardous chemicals.
Self-healing fabric is the future of protective clothing
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