New fabric could help keep you cool in the summer, even without A/C
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 - 13:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Air conditioning and other space cooling methods account for about 10% of all electricity consumption in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Now, researchers have developed a material that cools the wearer without using any electricity. The fabric transfers heat, allows moisture to evaporate from the skin and repels water.