1. The future of clothing functionality: nature as a paradigm Dr Veronika Kapsali MMT Textiles Limited www.mmttextiles.com

2. Biomimetics: Bio - life & –mimesis to copy

3. Mythology….. Victoria Amazonica

4. Velcro Burr hooks

5. Dr Otto Schmitt Schmitt Trigger

6. Biomimesis = Bionics = Biomimicry =Biognosis

7. Speedo Fastskin

8. Lotus Effect TM Source: BASF

9. Source: P.Nagarajaa and D. Yao (2006)a Transfer of biological surface morphology onto polymer sheets Georgia Institute of Technology

10. Octopus skin/ adaptive camouflage

11. Colour changing polymer gel Source: Massachusetts Institute of Technology

12. Structural colour Morpho menelaus

13. Morphotex Source: Teijin Fibres Limited

14. Bio Armour MIT Institute for Soldier Nanotechnologies

15. Penguin feather Biomimetic feather like insulation University of Reading

17. Comfort trials

18. Conventional Fibre Performance

19. Dry microclimateDamp microclimate Pinecone Effect:

20. Applications Athletic wear (active sportswear) Performance wear (climbing, walking, skiing) Comfort wear (underwear, nightwear) Military (underwear, multi-climate clothing) Health (hospital bed linens, wound dressings) Agricultural technology (Geo-textiles, soil moisture control) Technical solutions (Formula 1, protective clothing) Industrial (filter & valve technology, building, packaging) Upholstery (transport, domestic)

21. Thank you ! veronika@mmttextiles.com www.mmttextiles.com