Intelligent clothes that are stain proof, entertain you and keep you cool

Intelligent apparel based on nano-technology and a host of other technologies have started to appear in the market and make your life much easier. You can now buy apparel that battle bugs, fight UV rays, immune to staining both from perspiration as well as chocolate strains, water proof and so on. In addition, jeans and jackets are available from retailers such as Levi's that are pre-wired for MP3 players and other electornic devices.

You can buy washable wool Tecnoofleece coats by Kristen Blake at Nordstrom that preserve original color and texture of the cloth. Other apparel include Red Label merino wool sweaters for men, washable suede clothing line by Bernardo for both men and women.

At Orvis in Chicago, Buzz Off clothing, which uses a substance from chrysanthemums to repel insects, is a hit not only with sports enthusiasts but with travelers as well. Buzz Off clothing, which battles mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers and midges, plans to expand its line next spring and roll out jeans for men. The product, from Ex Officio, a Seattle-based firm specializing in clothing for travel and the outdoors, arrived in stores only last fall.


Science and technology have made finishes on fabrics more durable and effective. They have moved Teflon from water-repellent outerwear to stain-fighting everyday clothing. They have rehabbed the double-knits and ditched the waxy feeling found in old wrinkle-resistant shirts.

Invista's moisture-wicking Coolmax are incorporating a new odor-managing component called Fresh FX; they're already in Defeet cycling socks.

Alsosoon to be available in stores are: moisturizing socks from MediPeds that soothe with aloe vera, thanks to Lycra Body Care technology that involves micro-beads. In February, Olga will roll out its "Smooth Benefits" intimates collection with camisoles and panties featuring aloe-enriched fabric, thanks to Lycra Body Care technology.

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