According to www.textileglossary.com performance fabrics are made for a variety of end-use applications, which provide functional qualities, such as moisture management, UV protection, anti-microbial, thermo-regulation, and wind/water resistance.
So what are some examples and features of performance fabrics? Here are just a few:
Performance fabrics are everywhere, from the upholstery on your couch to the bedding and sheets you use at the hospital, it’s truly fascinating how far we’ve come in the development of specialty fabrics. Today, performance fabrics are also starting to incorporate technological features which are becoming known as Smart Fabrics.
Smart Fabrics are interesting because they can be performance enhancing or just pretty to look at (aesthetically pleasing). Some aesthetic smart textiles we’ve seen today include clothes that light up or change colors. But what are some features of smart performance enhancing textiles?
As the performance fabrics industry changes and advances it’s also important to remember that traditionally we’ve seen these textiles in industries that include:
Herculite Inc’s line of Performance Fabrics offer a variety of uses and applications including agricultural curtains, military applications, recreational products, marine fabrics, and even canopies.
The evolution of performance fabrics is ever changing. One day we might even see performance fabrics that can monitor our health and even incorporate our technology like phones and other apps; who knows what the future holds? For more information about performance fabrics visit www.herculite.com.