Vollebak’s ‘Full Metal Jacket’ Made With Virus-Killing Copper

Vollebak's “Full Metal Jacket” incorporates Schoeller's three-layer fabric that is 65 percent copper, which kills viruses and bacteria. — “NASA is exploring the use of 3D-printed medical instruments built from copper onboard the International Space Station to help reduce the risk of infection on long-duration space flights," co-founder Nick Tidball said. "We wanted to see if it was possible to start making clothing built almost entirely out of copper.”

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Innovative clothing company Vollebak launched what it calls the “Full Metal Jacket,” which incorporates Schoeller’s three-layer fabric made with 65 percent copper. In looking for materials that offer resistance to disease and a base on which to build intelligent clothing, Vollebak, founded by brothers Steve and Nick Tidball, turned to copper for its ability to…

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