The National Technical Textiles Mission’s proposal to work with business to employ phase change materials to create garments that can be worn in a variety of climates has been accepted by the government.
According to Mint, the government ministry has started producing “indigenous encapsulated phase change material-based activewear” in partnership with several technical and fashion schools. The goal is to decrease waste and boost efficiency by designing a set of clothes that can be used in all seasons.
According to two unnamed insiders close to the work, “this initiative aims to provide a versatile solution to India’s varying weather patterns, enhancing comfort, and reducing the need for multiple sets of clothing for different weather conditions and environments” (Mint). “Army personnel working in extreme weather conditions, from the frigid climate of Jammu and Kashmir to the scorching heat of Rajasthan, Telangana, Bihar, and other states across the country, will particularly benefit from the PCM-based textiles.”
Three projects totaling Rs 25.5 crore have been authorized by the government to develop and apply PCM. The Indian Institutes of Technology in New Delhi and Ropar, as well as the National Institute of Fashion Technology in Telangana, are collaborators.
