# Virus-Fighting Garments The Anti-Bacterial Dress Prevents Cold and Flu By Nisara | Published 2007-05-05 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prevent-cold-and-flu-with-anti-bacterial-dress References: [news.cornell.edu](http://www.news.cornell.edu/stories/May07/nanofibers.fashion.aj.html) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollebak-full-metal-puffer) which give them qualities to prevent colds and flu. Moreover, you [don't need to wash them](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfcleaning-sheets). **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. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [World News](https://www.trendhunter.com/worldnews) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Anti-bacterial Clothing:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create fashionable garments that have anti-bacterial properties and prevent illnesses. - **Nanoparticle Coating:** Potential for using nanoparticle coatings on fabrics to enhance their functionality and provide additional benefits. - **Fashionable Health Solutions:** Emerging trend of combining fashion and health to create innovative solutions for preventing sickness and promoting well-being. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion and Apparel:** Fashion brands can capitalize on the demand for functional clothing by incorporating anti-bacterial properties into their designs. - **Textile and Material Sciences:** Opportunity for scientists and researchers to further explore the use of nanoparticle coatings on textiles to create advanced functional fabrics. - **Health and Wellness:** The intersection of fashion and health presents opportunities for businesses to develop innovative products that promote wellness and prevent illness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Antibacterial Perfume Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-dressroom-new-york.md) - [Protective Silver-Infused Jackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shielding-jacket.md) - [Germ-Killing Clothing Cleaners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-care-appliance.md) - [Virus-Detecting Smartwatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/virusdetecting-smartwatch.md) - [Innovative Bacteria-Free Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prossioni.md) - [Cooling Antibacterial Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popilush-bluetag.md) - [Sanitizing Organizational Clothing Cabinets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clothing-cabinet1.md) - [Copper-Infused Face Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aebl-epion.md) - [Color-Changing Wound Dressings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorchanging-wound-dressings.md)