spun out of a University of Mass Amherst lab that is using proprietary technology to turn fabric into a conductive material that can be used in a range of different applications, Soliyarn is a Chem-Tech startup tackling the way next generation of smart clothing feels and performs. Founded by Professor of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Trisha L. Andrew out of her UMass Amherst lab - where her research had focused on creating electronic devices on unconventional substrates using reactive vapor deposition - the research also enabled enhanced comfort and flexibility for smart textiles. With the involvement of the now CEO, the pair developed and lead a team that has expanded Soliyarn's reactive vapor coatings beyond conductive elements to include waterproofing, oil repellency and antimicrobial protection.
