CG
North Carolina State University
Photodynamic polymer coatings disinfecting a surface under visible light.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
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Updated Sept 23, 2026
Protective and industrial textiles covers fabric that has to stop something. On Halo, the solutions cover light-activated antimicrobial surfaces, antimicrobial chemistry on a fabric, air filtration and VOC capture, and barrier and nonwoven structure. Sign up to search the full network and post your specific need.
Light-activated antimicrobial surfaces
CG
Conjugated polymers and oligomers activated by light, broad spectrum.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
EW
University of Georgia
Sunlight activates the biocide and preserves the color at the same time.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
JI
University of Ljubljana
A modified emodin dye that is antiviral and antibacterial as well as colored.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
EX
Columbia University
Avalanching nanoparticles giving antiviral and antimicrobial action.
Sponsored researchConceptualUniversity
Antimicrobial chemistry on a fabric
Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.
Peroxide released steadily into a fabric for freshness and odor control.
Sponsored researchIn developmentStartup
INDUSTRIALNANO LTDA.
Liquid copper nanotechnology eliminating biofilms and resistant pathogens.
In developmentSupplier
JZ
University of Nebraska Omaha
A recyclable SEBS and PP blend carrying copper as the antimicrobial.
Sponsored researchConceptualUniversity
YY
University of Central Florida
A biguanide silane coating that keeps working long after application.
Sponsored researchConceptualUniversity
PN
University of Notre Dame
Nanoparticles shaped like a phage, acting broadly against bacteria.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
Air filtration and VOC capture
Virginia Commonwealth University
A metal-organic framework filter removing VOCs and disinfecting at once.
Sponsored researchIn developmentUniversity
GG
Hava Technologies
MOFs bound to fabric, as the filtration medium for air purification.
Sponsored researchConceptualStartup
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Stopping microbes is what most of the work on Halo does, and five entries do it with light: photodynamic coatings, conjugated polymers, sunlight-activated biocides. Five more use conventional chemistry, and another five capture VOCs and pathogens out of air passing through the fabric. On Halo it spans six groups, including light-activated antimicrobial surfaces, antimicrobial chemistry on a fabric, and air filtration and VOC capture.
Stage of development. Work on protective and industrial textiles on Halo comes mostly from university programs. 42% of the solutions are in market. Co-development and sponsored research are the usual partnering routes, and about 36% of the solutions that state terms offer pilot engagements.
Three trends in protective and industrial textiles on Halo
Five antimicrobials that need light. Photodynamic polymer coatings, conjugated polymers and oligomers, a sunlight-activated biocide that also preserves color, avalanching nanoparticles, and a modified emodin dye doing antiviral work while remaining a dye. Light-activated chemistry does not deplete the way a leaching biocide does, which is what all five are selling.
The fabric became the filter. Five entries pull VOCs and pathogens out of air moving through a textile: metal-organic frameworks bound to fabric, nanofiber aerogels strong enough to handle, PVA nanofibers, and grafted silicone particles. Each does capture and kill in one material, because a filter that only captures becomes a reservoir.
Protection and comfort are the same specification. The barrier entries all name breathability and several name quietness, and two more are about cushioning and autonomic sensing in apparel. A protective textile that is uncomfortable gets taken off, which makes comfort a performance requirement and not a preference.
205organizations
207solutions listed
72%from university labs
42%in market
Frequently asked questions
What are protective and industrial textiles?
Protective and industrial textiles covers fabric that has to stop something. It spans light-activated antimicrobial surfaces, antimicrobial chemistry applied to a fabric, air filtration and VOC capture, repellent release systems, barrier and nonwoven structure, and the comfort and sensing built into protective wear. Industrial, medical and defense manufacturers are the buyers.
What are examples of protective and industrial textiles?
Five examples of protective and industrial textiles on Halo include:
- Photodynamic polymer coatings disinfecting a surface under visible light. (North Carolina State University)
- Peroxide released steadily into a fabric for freshness and odor control. (Quick-Med Technologies, Inc.)
- A metal-organic framework filter removing VOCs and disinfecting at once. (Virginia Commonwealth University)
- Aerosol electrospun PVB and stearic acid, for a barrier that stays quiet. (IMT inc)
- Microencapsulated mosquito repellents and attractants built into a textile. (Fraunhofer Institute)
What are the latest protective and industrial textiles innovations?
The most recently updated protective and industrial textiles on Halo include:
Which companies and suppliers are developing protective and industrial textiles?
There are 205 organizations with protective and industrial textiles on Halo, 49 of them universities and research institutions. Among them are North Carolina State University, University of New Mexico, and University of Georgia. Most offer co-development or sponsored research. Sign up to see every organization working in the area and to send them your specific need.
How do I find protective and industrial textiles research partners?
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