Threadsmiths, an Australian company has developed a T-shirt that completely repels dirt and liquid, leaving the surface of the fabric crisp, dry, and without stains. The 100 per cent cotton T-shirt by Threadsmiths incorporates a lotus leaf inspired nanotechnology. It’s meant for men and women.

While other white T-shirts are stained and ruined by liquids such as coffee and wine, the tee’s hydrophobic properties cause liquids to bead-up and fall off the fabric, cleaning the fabric in the process. While hydrophobic technology has previously been synthesised into a spray-on application, these aerosols completely destroy fabrics and have been known to contain carcinogenic chemicals.

This is a patented technology, unlike other liquid-repelling applications and aerosols which can contain chemicals. The tees emulate the natural hydrophobic properties of the lotus leaf. They contain no aerosol applications and no dangerous chemicals. Creating a natural self-cleaning effect, any residue left on the material can be removed by just wiping or rinsing off it off with water.

The company hopes to use the fabric to make garments other than T-shirts. The fabric could be revolutionary for restaurants and cafes, where spills on tablecloths and aprons are a daily occurrence, and also in the medical sector and hospitals, apart from sectors like hospitality and sports.

Threadsmiths is a clothing technology company based in Melbourne, Australia, pioneering a new era of nanotechnology integrated apparel.

www.threadsmiths.com.au/