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Abstract :Nanotechnology (NT) deals with mate-rials ito 100 nm in length. At the National Nanote-chnology Initiative (NNI), NT is defined as theunderstanding, manipulation, and control of mat-ter at the above-stated length, such that the physi-cal, chemical, and biological properties of thematerials (individual atoms, molecules, and bulkmatter) can be engineered, synthesized, and alteredto develop the next generation of improved materi-als, devices, structures, and systems. NT at themolecular level can be used to develop desired tex-tile characteristics, such as high tensile strength,unique surface structure, soft hand, durability, waterrepellency, fire retardancy, antimicrobial properties,and the like. Indeed, advances in NT have createdenormous opportunities and challenges for the tex-tile industry, including the cotton industry. Thefocus of this paper is to summarize recent applica-tions of NT as they relate to textile fibers, yarns, andfabrics.
Key words: nanotechnology, fibers, yarns, tex-tiles, technical fabrics