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Insight: 

Insight Despite rapid changes in fashions, fabrics haven’t changed dramatically In relative terms, the textile industry has produced less innovation than other markets Technologically, “State of the art” is decades old

Insight: 

Yet some basic, widespread consumer problems remain unsolved: Insight Spills Stains Wrinkles Perspiration Wear Synthetic “feel”

A Thesis: 

A Thesis Coffee, soda, wine and other spills could be simply wiped clean from clothing, furniture, auto interiors, mattresses? Shirts could come out of your suitcase looking pressed, and stay that way all day…and the next? Everyday clothing felt more comfortable, especially on hot days? Polyester could be made to feel soft, like cotton? What if ...

A Thesis: 

A Thesis What if these problems could be solved... In everyday fabrics Without compromising the look and feel of the fabric At a reasonable cost

A Thesis: 

A Thesis And we could do this cheaply enough to make these features broadly available to consumers on a mass scale, around the world?

A Thesis: 

A Thesis In a way that was... Permanent Undetectable ...through the use of proprietary technology that changes the properties of the material at the molecular level.

nano-tex andnanotechnology: 

nano-tex and nanotechnology

Permanent...: 

Permanent... Nano structures attach to the fiber with molecular “hooks” to impart permanent features which were previously not possible. Conventional fabrics are coated or treated to achieve new features… these topical coatings wash or wear away. Not to scale

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The nano fibers are 1/1000 the size of a conventional cotton fiber. They are invisible to the eye, undetectable to the hand, and the fabric remains soft, natural feeling and breathable. The look and feel of conventional fabric are altered with the addition of coatings or treatments and the fabric loses breathability. Undetectable... Not to scale

nano-texproduct line: 

nano-tex product line

Nano-Architectures: 

Nano-Architectures • Whiskers • Net • Wrap • Whiskers • Net • Wrap

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Nano-Whiskers™ Whiskers Spine Hooks Fiber

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10-50µm Fiber 10-100nm Nano-Whiskers™ Water Droplet

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Wrinkle resistance Water and oil repellency Superior durability Breathable Does not alter “feel” Fabric remains soft, natural Plus Water and oil repellency Superior durability Breathable Does not alter “feel” Fabric remains soft, natural Commercial Products

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Water Repellency - 100% Cotton Untreated New 20 Washings 50 Washings

Nano-Architectures: 

Nano-Architectures • Whiskers • Net • Wrap • Whiskers • Net • Wrap

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Three Dimensional Molecular “Fishnet” Nano-Net

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Wicks body moisture Dries quickly Breathable Does not alter hand Durable performance Commercial Products

Nano-Architectures: 

Nano-Architectures • Whiskers • Net • Wrap • Whiskers • Net • Wrap

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Nano-Wrap

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The best of synthetics: Strong and Durable Colorfast - No “white line” Retains crease The best of cotton: Soft hand Absorbent Matte finish Static resistant Commercial Products

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Untreated - 100% Cotton 3 Washings 100% Polyester enhanced with NANO-TOUCH™ 50 Washings “White Line” Effect

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Untreated - 100% Cotton 100% Polyester enhanced with NANO-TOUCH™ 50 Washings Durability

market potential: 

market potential

Market PotentialConsumption of Textile Products Billions of Equivalent Square Meters of Fabric: 

Sources: Fiber Organon, UN FAO World Consumption: 285 Billion Square Meters Market Potential Consumption of Textile Products Billions of Equivalent Square Meters of Fabric

Market PotentialConsumption of Textile Products Billions of Equivalent Square Meters of Fabric: 

U.S. Production 24 Billion Sq Meters Sources: Fiber Organon, UN FAO World Consumption: 285 Billion Square Meters Market Potential Consumption of Textile Products Billions of Equivalent Square Meters of Fabric

Market PotentialU.S. Production of Textile Products: 

Market Potential U.S. Production of Textile Products 8.9 Billion Sq Meters 5.4 Billion Sq Meters 9.2 Billion Sq Meters Sources: US DOC, ATMI, NCC, KSA Apparel Interiors Industrial & Other

Potential U.S. Market Opportunity: 

Potential U.S. Market Opportunity Nano-enhancement Penetration: 5% = $850M - $1.7B And the U.S. is less than 10% of world production! Estimated Market Consumption: 34 billion linear yards Nano-enhancement Value-added: $0.50 - $1.00/yard 10% = $1.7B - $3.4B

Building a Business: 

Building a Business

NANO-TEX Business Model : 

NANO-TEX Business Model Licensed Textile Mills License Technology Technology “transfer” Production Scaleup, Training, Support & Q.C. Supply Nano-Tex Proprietary Chemicals License Trademark Marketing Materials Promotion Support Branded Mfrs & Retailers

Building Blocks: 

Build a Brand Building Blocks 450 trademarks filed worldwide 50 registered trademarks

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Interior Furnishings Apparel Retail Customers

Recent Recognition: 

Recent Recognition

Nano-Tex Product Activity: 

Nano-Tex Product Activity 8.9 Billion Sq Meters 5.4 Billion Sq Meters 9.2 Billion Sq Meters Apparel Interiors Industrial & Other Licenses: Synthetic fabrics for slacks, Activewear, and uniform Cotton and cotton blended pants fabrics Development Agreements Woven Shirting Knit Shirts Knitted Fabrics for Swimwear, Intimate Apparel, and Activewear Hosiery & Socks Athletic Socks Cotton Blended Fleece Cotton Denim Fabric and/or garments Pending Agreements Synthetic Fleece Linings for Suiting and Activewear Military Fabrics Licenses: Fabrics for commercial interiors Mattress Ticking Applications in Development Upholstery Fabrics Development Agreements: Awning Fabrics Marine Fabrics Casual/Outdoor Upholstery Automotive Fabrics

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Current Status - Licensing 17 Licensed Mills 4 in North America 11 in Asia 1 in Turkey 1 in India 41 Developmental Mills 17 in North America 5 in Europe 12 in Asia 6 in Japan 1 in India