NanoMech, a world leader in material science manufacturing of lubricants, specialty chemicals and coatings, has bagged a contract from the US army (Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment) to develop and evaluate advanced multi-functional textiles using NanoMech's proprietary and patent pending technology platform, nGuard.
The multi-functional nanoengineered chemical finish will deliver substantial improvements to ACU textiles including very advanced vector protection to shield soldiers against vector-borne diseases such as malaria, zika, etc. and anti-attractant against other infected arthropod species insects while maintaining low toxicity and increased safety for soldiers.NanoMech, a world leader in material science manufacturing of lubricants, specialty chemicals and coatings, has bagged a contract from the US army (Project Manager Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment) to develop and evaluate advanced multi-functional textiles using NanoMech's proprietary and patent pending technology platform, nGuard.#
Through novel material science improvements, the new generation combat uniforms will resist a broad range of flash flame and thermal threats while lightening the auxiliary load carried by the soldier, improving wearable comfort, and increasing fabric durability and breathability capabilities. In addition to yielding effective vector and flame protection, nGuard has superior antimicrobial activity to improve immunity of soldiers against infectious bacteria/microbes and inhibiting human odour-causing bacteria to resist odour discomfort, distraction, and natural attractant for mosquitoes.
NGuard is a cost-effective coating finish and additive for a wide variety of textile fabrics- cotton, nylon, polyester, and synthetic blends. In particular, nGuard is highly adaptive for various modern fabrics and materials. NanoMech has created a unique nano-engineered composite functional delivery system that combines proven metal-mineral complexes that are environment-friendly. This composite delivery vehicle provides high efficacy for antimicrobial, vector protection, and fire-resistant functionalities.
Dr. Ajay P. Malshe, CTO and founder of NanoMech said, “Given its excellent multi-functional performance, the nGuard platform can be utilised in a variety of military, civilian, sports, recreation, clothing, and industrial applications. This extreme innovation will provide the US Army better combat uniforms to tackle their most challenging environmental encounters.” (GK)
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