# Pollution-Fighting Fabrics Activated Carbon Cloth Cleans Up Toxic Waste By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-11-14 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/activated-carbon-cloth References: [chemweb](http://www.chemweb.com/submitted-news/phenomenal-fabric-how-can-a-cloth-clean-up-toxic-waste) & [carbfilt](http://www.carbfilt.co.uk/captiv8.php) Activated carbon cloth was developed more than three decades ago by military researchers in England. The cloth attracts contaminant molecules into its pores and was designed to protect soldiers under chemical attack. The Carbon Filter Technology Company has refined the activated carbon cloth to remove contaminants from flowing liquids, air and even wounds. The cloth is marketed under the name Captiv8 Activated Carbon Cloth, and can be treated to absorb chemically tagged contaminants, which it breaks down into less-harmful compounds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Activated Carbon Cloth:** Opportunity for developing innovative applications using activated carbon cloth to remove contaminants from various sources. - **Contaminant Removal Technology:** Disruptive potential for new technologies that leverage activated carbon cloth to effectively remove contaminants from liquids, air, and wounds. - **Chemically Tagged Contaminant Breakdown:** Emerging trend in treating activated carbon cloth to break down chemically tagged contaminants into less-harmful compounds, opening up possibilities for more eco-friendly cleaning solutions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Environmental Remediation:** Opportunity for the environmental remediation industry to adopt activated carbon cloth for efficient removal of contaminants from polluted environments. - **Healthcare and Medical:** Disruptive potential for the healthcare and medical industry to utilize activated carbon cloth for wound care and air filtration, improving patient outcomes and reducing the spread of infections. - **Water Treatment:** Application of activated carbon cloth in the water treatment sector can revolutionize the removal of pollutants, providing cleaner and safer drinking water. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Microplastic Washing Machine Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washing-machine-filter.md) - [Sustainable At-Home Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compostable-water-filters.md) - [Sleek Pollution-Reducing Paints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecos-1.md) - [PFAS-Free Anti-Wicking Finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-theme-technologies-launched.md) - [Revolutionary Activewear Fabrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolia-activewear.md) - [Car-Incorporated Air Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoe-x-air.md) - [Laundry Microfiber Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/less-microfiber-filter.md) - [Performance-Enhancing Industrial Materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raven-materials.md) - [Corn Fiber Smoking Filters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moose-labs.md)