Factory fires, often caused by sparks hitting stored clothing and fabric, are the most common cause of death in Bangladesh's apparel industry.

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Once triggered by sunlight, clothing made out of the fabric will be able to rid itself of dirt, pollutants and microorganisms.

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Once triggered by sunlight, clothing made out of the fabric will be able to rid itself of dirt, pollutants and micro-organisms.

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The designer is particularly happy with a fabric he calls "technogrid, " which he helped develop and used in clothing as well as bags in his fall collection.

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Adrian Cable, Gauri Nanda and Michael Bove from MIT's Media Lab developed computerized fabric patches that could be placed in clothing or everyday objects.

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