The anti-bacterial dress is a collaboration between a student designer and fiber scientists. The two-toned gold dress and metallic denim jacket were a big hit on the runway at Cornell's Design League Fashion Show. The dresses are made of cotton fabrics coated with nanoparticles which give them qualities to prevent colds and flu. Moreover, you don't need to wash them.
Implications - Instead of full radiation gear, brands are creating fashionable clothes that does more than just look good. As strange as this anti-bacterial dress may be, there might be something to it. Perhaps the future of preventing sickness involves a healthy diet and wearing proper clothes that actually do more than just keep you warm.
Virus-Fighting Garments
The Anti-Bacterial Dress Prevents Cold and Flu
Trend Themes
1. Anti-bacterial Clothing - Opportunity for clothing brands to create fashionable garments that have anti-bacterial properties and prevent illnesses.
2. Nanoparticle Coating - Potential for using nanoparticle coatings on fabrics to enhance their functionality and provide additional benefits.
3. Fashionable Health Solutions - Emerging trend of combining fashion and health to create innovative solutions for preventing sickness and promoting well-being.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion and Apparel - Fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for functional clothing by incorporating anti-bacterial properties into their designs.
2. Textile and Material Sciences - Opportunity for scientists and researchers to further explore the use of nanoparticle coatings on textiles to create advanced functional fabrics.
3. Health and Wellness - The intersection of fashion and health presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products that promote wellness and prevent illness.