Several years ago, when antimicrobial fabrics were introduced as bacteria-killers that could revolutionize how healthcare facilities manage infection control, even the most ardent of skeptics were impressed. But since then, scientists have made remarkable leaps in research by experimenting with a variety of innovative fabrics that seem like something out of a sci-fi movie.
 
According to ScienceDaily.com, a fabric coating made of squid proteins allows rips in cotton, wool and linen to “heal themselves.” 
 
“The proteins are tough and elastic under both wet and dry conditions,” says the website. “When pressed together in water ...