NanoMech, leaders in manufacturing of lubricants, specialty chemicals and coatings, has been awarded a contract from the US Army’s Soldier Protection and Individual Equipment Division, to develop and evaluate advanced multi-functional textiles by using its proprietary and patent-pending technology platform, nGuard®. If successful, the new technology could be used for next-generation Army Combat Uniform (ACU) and other Army individual equipment and clothing items.
James M. Phillips, Chairman and CEO – NanoMech stated, “As a veteran, I am proud to be associated with this innovative effort to protect America’s soldiers. The US $ 235,000 contract will be most helpful along with NanoMech’s very significant financial investment to help create the most advanced military apparel in the world.”
This multi-functional nano-engineered chemical finish will include 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 the soldier.
Also, through material science improvements, the new generation combat uniforms will resist a broad range of flash flame and thermal threats while lessening the auxiliary load carried by the soldier, improving wearable comfort, and increasing fabric durability and breathability capabilities. nGuard® is a cost-effective coating finish and additive for a wide variety of textile fabrics – cotton, nylon, polyester, and synthetic blends.
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.
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