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Plasma treated Angora fibres to keep Siachen soldiers warm
30 Aug '06
3 min read
Plasma, a state of matter consisting ions or charged particles like electrons, protons and molecules 'etched' angora rabbit fibres will keep soldiers in their battle fatigues warm at high altitudes like Siachen.
Plasma has also entered our homes and daily lives as Plasma TVs and Neon lit sign boards that dot Indian streets.
This fourth state of matter was originally applied to ionized gas by American scientist Dr Irving Langmuir in 1929.
In an exclusive interview with Fibre2fashion, Pradyumansinh Jhala, present incumbent at National Institute of Design's John Bissell Research Chair (Textile & Apparel Design – Technology) revealed details of this exciting project that will not only be technology enriched, but also prove cost effective and eco-friendly, in the long run from the end user context.
He said, “Properties of plasma at ambient conditions have been exploited to treat angora fibres so that this cottage level industry benefits from hi-technology and the industry as a whole, gets value addition and better market reach.”
“Angora fibres are eight times warmer than wool fibre and extremely soft and silky in touch. This treatment increases friction, cohesion between fibres and promotes eco-friendly technology.”
Angora fiber layered Siachen based Indian soldier's uniform will provide not only warmth but body comforts, eco-friendly wear and flexibility at high altitudes. Indian Army spends about Rs 30,000 per uniform at present and even this will go down considerably.
Plasma has also entered our homes and daily lives as Plasma TVs and Neon lit sign boards that dot Indian streets.
This fourth state of matter was originally applied to ionized gas by American scientist Dr Irving Langmuir in 1929.
In an exclusive interview with Fibre2fashion, Pradyumansinh Jhala, present incumbent at National Institute of Design's John Bissell Research Chair (Textile & Apparel Design – Technology) revealed details of this exciting project that will not only be technology enriched, but also prove cost effective and eco-friendly, in the long run from the end user context.
He said, “Properties of plasma at ambient conditions have been exploited to treat angora fibres so that this cottage level industry benefits from hi-technology and the industry as a whole, gets value addition and better market reach.”
“Angora fibres are eight times warmer than wool fibre and extremely soft and silky in touch. This treatment increases friction, cohesion between fibres and promotes eco-friendly technology.”
Angora fiber layered Siachen based Indian soldier's uniform will provide not only warmth but body comforts, eco-friendly wear and flexibility at high altitudes. Indian Army spends about Rs 30,000 per uniform at present and even this will go down considerably.
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