TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 Protective Clothing 5 CHAPTER 2 Staying Warm and Dry 11 INSPIRE ME Sharkskin 16 CHAPTER 3 Earth Friendly Clothes 19 CHAPTER 4 Designs of the Future 25 Focus on Clothing Inspired by Nature 30 Glossary 31 To Learn More 32 Index 32
CHAPTER 1 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING Clothing does more than make people look good Humans need clothing to protect their bodies Some of today’s clothing protects people in dangerous situations High-tech designs make this type of clothing possible Many scientists find ideas for these designs in nature The scientists identify a problem Firefighters wear flame-resistant clothing to prevent burns 5
