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Nanotechnology Fabrics
Optical Diffraction Effects on Fabric for
Authentication, anti-counterfeitingUnique logo presentation
Dye-free colorHologram images
Highlight curvature, motion of the body
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NanoChromatic, Inc.-Founded as Fiber Engineering in 1994
-Folded into NanoChromatic Inc. 2007-100% owned by founders-Incorporated in Tennessee
-Founder and Chief Scientist: Dr. Munzer Makansi
-PhD Chemical Engineering, Columbia University-30+ years research experience at DuPont-24 granted and pending Patents
-Co-Founder: Dr. Andries (Andy) Sebastian
-PhD Polymer Technology, London Metropolitan University, UK-Diploma of Imperial College (University of London), UK-25 years research experience in industry and academia-9 Granted and Pending Patents
- VP Marketing and Sales: Michael Lawyer
-BA, JD-Experience at Penny Marshall’s in Hollywood-Extensive connections to celebrities and designers
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Physics of NanoChromatic Fabrics
-Ambient light is diffracted from groove edges to produce rainbow colors-NanoChromatic fabrics can display holograms-Shape, color, and intensity change with angle of light source (highlights curvature and motion)
Scanning electron microscope imageOf NanoChromatic fabric
Diffracted light from NanoChromatic fabric
Diffracted light from compact disk
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Physics of NanoChromatic Fabrics
NanoChromatic Fabric Finishing
Finished, but not patterned
Original fabric
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Advantages
- No dyes (environmentally friendly colors!)
- No laminates, adhesives, or films
- Difficult to counterfeit- Three dimensional image possibilities- Highlights curvature and motion (whole new dimension for fashion!)- Effects still show when wet
- Retains physical properties of base fabric
- ironing- wash/dry (dry clean for metalized fabric)- pool water, seawater- printing
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Picture Gallery
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Patent Protection
1. U.S. Product Patent, US 5,822,770 issued 03/16/99
Covers formation of nanometer features on fabric, regardless of method
2. U.S. Process Patent, US 6,120,710 issued 09/19/00
Covers embossing method to create nanometer features
3. International Patent Application: PCT/US 97/23961
Covers international protection of above US patents
4. U.S. Patent Application No. 06/840,067 filed 10/03/06
Covers use of ultrasonic energy to create nanometer features
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Addressable Market
Addressable Market By Material
Natural- cotton, wool, silk
Synthetic- Polyester, nylon, blends- woven, knit, non-woven
Any Material
- Add-ons- Insignia- Logos- Lettering
Addressable Market By Use
Outdoor Lighting
- Cloudy sunlight- Direct sunlight
Indoor Lighting
- Fluorescent (office)- Incandescent (home)- Halogen (stage/display)
Anywhere
- Authentication (flashlight)
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Addressable Market
Direct Sunlight Market
Swimwear ($3B), ski outfits, sails, beach furniture
Home Incandescent Light Market
Lingerie ($1.5B), wall coverings, bed linen ($8B), upholstery, tablecloth
Halogen Floodlight and Spotlight Market
Cinema/TV costumes, drama costumes, celebrity apparel Indoor sportswear: basketball, hockey, figure skating, wrestling, boxing
Authentication Market
Insignia, logo, add-on, lettering, hidden (e.g. inside of handbag)
Market opportunities shown are estimates of US retail of finished goods
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Fashion Market ApproachCelebrity endorsement (year 1)
Very low volume (10-100 yards), Very high price
Ultra high-end clothing stores (year 2)
Beverly Hills, New York, Paris, Tokyo, etc.
High end clothing stores (years 3-5)
Medium clothing stores (years 6-9)
Discount clothing stores (years 9-12)
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NanoChromatic Fabric Finishing
NanoChromatic Fabric Embossing Process
Prepare diffraction pattern or 3D image (hologram) artworkCreate master via electro-deposition processCreate embossing film from master Roll fabric pressed against film at high temperature/pressureNanoChromatic process coming for 60 inch wide materialMachine wash, tumble dry
Metalizing Process (well established)
Metal (aluminum) vapor deposition on fabric in vacuum chamberIntensifies hologram color brightness and effectsDry clean only
NanoChromatic EmbossedFabric Sample
Sample with Metalization
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Next Steps
- Bring up 60 inch wide machine with contract MFGer
- Produce and sell fabric to specialty, high-margin markets
- Control introduction to maximize appeal over long term
- Associate the value closely with existing brand names for mutual benefit
- Seek endorsement from celebrities
We are interested in working with partners
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Contact Information
Dr. Munzer Makansi, President
NanoChromatic, Inc. 106 Stratford Way
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
Phone: (423) 886-3783
www.nanochromatic.com
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