Purple cooling fabric combats scorching heat
A new purple cooling fabric developed by Chinese and Australian researchers could help people stay cooler during scorching summer days without having to resort to wearing white.
The high-tech fabric has been shown to stay up to 6.2°C cooler than conventional purple cotton when exposed to direct sunlight, potentially opening the door to a new generation of clothing designed to keep people cool during heatwaves.
For the full story, see the October 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.
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