journal article·2026-03Open access

Tailored Versatile Janus Fabrics as Breathable, Antibacterial, and Comfortable for Personal Thermal‐Moisture Management

Yang Chen, Feng Gao, Rumin Liu, Jiayi Zhao, Yaping Qu, Zheng Cao, Lina Song, Ziqiang Liu, Jianguo Lu, Xiaoli Zhan, Qinghua Zhang

Advanced Functional Materials· Volume 36· Issue 25

Abstract

Abstract Textiles capable of passive thermal management offer a sustainable approach to personal comfort and energy conservation. Despite advances in material design, achieving simultaneous thermal‐moisture regulation, durability, and antimicrobial protection remains challenging. Here, a multifunctional metafabric fabricated is presented via in.situ synthesis and dip‐coating, which combines high solar reflectivity (91.2%) and infrared emissivity (96.6%) for efficient radiative cooling. The fabric exhibits exceptional antimicrobial efficacy (>99.5% against Staphylococcus aureus ( S. aureus ) and Escherichia coli ( E. coli )) without compromising thermal performance. Mechanical testing confirms outstanding durability, with minimal mass loss (<2.3%) and stable thermal properties after 120 abrasion cycles. This robust, multifunctional textile provides a practical solution for personal thermal management across diverse environments while mitigating microbial contamination risks.
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Research context

OpenAlex topics: Thermal Radiation and Cooling Technologies · Urban Heat Island Mitigation · Radiative Heat Transfer Studies

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Affiliations

Zhejiang Provincial Key Laboratory of Advanced Chemical Engineering Manufacture Technology College of Chemical and Biochemical Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China

Quzhou Research Institute Zhejiang University Quzhou 324000 China

State Key Laboratory of Silicon Materials Key Laboratory for Biomedical Engineering of Ministry of Education School of Materials Science and Engineering Zhejiang University Hangzhou 310027 China

Transfar Zhilian Co., Ltd. Hangzhou 311215 China

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China

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