Review of Nano Technology Development in Textile Industry and the Role of R & D in Indonesia

The development of technology in the world, especially nanotechnology has also penetrated into the textile sector. The application of nanotechnology to textiles has given its own advantages compared to conventional textile technology. Nano technology has provided several advantages, such as: textiles with multiple functions, better quality, cheaper and environmentally friendly. Through the application of nanotechnology, types of textiles can be produced for many different uses, ranging from textiles to aerospace, aeronautic, automotive, sportwear, fire fighting, to defense and security such as parachutes, bulletproof clothes, and others. Thus for the Indonesian textile industry, in order to be able to compete with the textile industry from outside, it is also necessary to adjust to the development of global technology. The role of R&D institutions and universities is very strategic to develop nanotechnology where the industry is unable to do so given the shortage of human resources and research facilities.