• The leaves of certain plants always stay clean, because
dirt cannot adhere to their finely-structured surfaces and is easily washed off by rain.
• This natural non-stick and cleaning process, also known
as the self-cleaning effect, is permanently transferred to the textile surface by means of nanotechnology.
• The result is NanoSphere® -an ecologically clean textile
finish, developed in accordance with the bluesign® standard. Water and stains have no chance
• Water and annoying stains
have no chance on textiles with a NanoSphere® finish.
• The nanotechnology- based textile impregnation is characterized by a high level of water resistance, a natural self-cleaning effect and a durable protective function. Background: nano technology
• Nano uniqueness- the size
Nano particle Spyder silk Human hair
NanoSphere®- naturally self-cleaning
Learning from Nature
keeps Textiles dry and clean. A nearly perfect copy of nature
• The nanoparticles in the NanoSphere® finish form a fine
structure on the textile surface.
• Water or substances such as oil or ketchup simply run
off the NanoSphere® surface, any residue can easily be rinsed off with a little water. Comparison of a conventional fabric surface with a NanoSphere® surface • The classic surface: The contact surface of a water drop or a particle of dirt with the textile, and therefore the level of adhesion, is very large. As a result, water or dirt adheres to the textile.
• The NanoSphere® surface:
Water drops or particles of dirt lie only on the peaks of the nano particles, and therefore have a lower contact area. Adhesion is significantly reduced, water runs off, dirt is repelled or can be simply rinsed off. Application
• NanoSphere® is ideal for use in clothing for such areas as
outdoor, sportswear, men’s fashion, women’s wear, career apparel and workwear as well as for shoes and home furnishings. NanoSphere® Advantages
• High level of water resistance
• Naturally self-cleaning
• Durable protective function
High level of water resistance
• On NanoSphere® textiles, water drops, e.g. when it is
raining steadily, run off simply and reliably. Naturally self-cleaning
• Oil, dirt and dust do not adhere to the NanoSphere®
surface and can be rinsed off with water. Durable protective function
• Due to the extremely high level of abrasion resistance, the
NanoSphere® protective function is retained even with heavyduty use, frequent washing or cleaning. Durable protective function
• The NanoSphere®-finish when compared to other
traditional textile finishes has a very high level of both wet and dry abrasion resistance. Durable protective function
• Normal washing or dry cleaning
– Garments with NanoSphere® finish can be washed and dry cleaned very easily. – After 50 washing cycles the function remains. – fabric softeners or dryer sheets not recommended.
• Ironing or Tumbling – Heat and ironing recommended for optimum function. NanoSphere® is based on bluesign® standard
• This NanoSphere® technology is based on the bluesign®
standard and guarantees the highest possible exclusion of substances which are harmful to humans or the environment and promotes the economical use of resources in manufacturing.
– Elimination of all problematic substances
– Nano particles fixed into a coating matrix
– First class working hygenic production conditions
Measuring methods NanoSphere®
• Uniquely developed “inhouse“ test for dirt repellency/
water repellency Measuring methods NanoSphere®
• Bundesmann rain test
(ISO 9865)
– Sprinkling time • 10 min in an altitude of 1500 mm with 100 ml/min • Simulation of rain (100 l in 10 min on 1 m2)
– Rating of the Test
• Water repulse with mark system 1 = bad until 5 = very good • Measuring after 1 min, 5 min and 10 min • Water admission in percent • Water passage in ml Measuring methods NanoSphere®
• Water vapor transmission rate
– Moisture-Management
• Result – How many grams in liquid (moisture vapor) passes in 24 hours through one square meter of a textile
– Above 12000 ► very good
– under 4000 ► not good Measuring methods NanoSphere®
• Oil-Repellency: Oil-Test (AATCC 118)
– Test is done with 8 different oils (from 1=Paraffin until 8=N- Heptan). – The lower the number of the oil-samples means the higher the viscosity level in the oil and this means, the oil goes more easily into the fabric. – The drop has to stay in drop form for 30 seconds. The higher the number, the better the oil repellency. NanoSphere®- advantages at a glance
• Uniquely repels water and stains
• High level of abrasion resistance • NanoSphere® offers reliable protection and lots of comfort • The function is maintained even after numerous washing or cleaning cycles • NanoSphere® can be applied on all types of textiles (cotton, synthetics etc.) • Look, feel and breathability are not affected • Ecologically clean textile finish developed in accordance with the bluesign® standard NanoSphere®- naturally self-cleaning
