A new fiber from the Taiwanese company Singtex traps odors, wicks away moisture and protects users from UV rays, all using something that would have otherwise ended up in the trash: used coffee beans. The fiber is called S.Café.
One might not think that the strong aroma of coffee could actually lead to a composite fiber that actually has no scent and absorbs odors like a filter. Singtex began experimenting with small batches of used coffee grounds, extracting the chemicals like phenol, ester and oil leaving behind a chemical structure ready to pull odors off of you and trap them in the shirt. Fortunately, according to the company’s website, to get the smells out of the shirt, you just have to wash it, or even leave it in the sun.
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