Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A&M University can reduce the flammability of cotton using a polyelectrolyte complex coating.

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Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers can reduce the flammability of cotton using a polyelectrolyte complex coating.

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Bryan TX (SPX) Jan 14, 2025 
Although extremely flammable, cotton is one of the most commonly used textiles due to its comfort and breathable nature. However, in a single step, researchers from Texas A and M University can reduce the flammability of cotton using a polyelectrolyte complex coating. The coating can be tailored for various textiles, such as clothing or upholstery, and scaled using the common pad-dry coating pro

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Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a groundbreaking technology with the potential to significantly reduce the flammability of cotton, a widely used textile. The innovative method involves a single-step application of a polyelectrolyte complex coating, a substantial improvement over existing multi-step processes that can be time-consuming and cost-prohibitive. This new technology represents a leap forward in the quest to tackle th…

Researchers develop breakthrough one-step flame retardant for cotton textiles

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