the latest in biomimetic textiles is inspired by pinecones. it consists of a top layer of microscopic "spikes," possibly made of wool, that opens up when the wearer is hot and sweating and closes when the sweating stops. the bottom layer is water-repellent. the University of Bath's Centre for Biomimetics and the London College of Fashion are jointly researching the material, which they think could be in everyday use by people within a few years.
the latest in biomimetic textiles is inspired by pinecones. it consists of a top layer of microscopic "spikes," possibly made of wool, that opens up when the wearer is hot and sweating and closes when the sweating stops. the bottom layer is water-repellent. the University of Bath's Centre for Biomimetics and the London College of Fashion are jointly researching the material, which they think could be in everyday use by people within a few years.