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Home → Blog → New Nano-Inspired Luggage Line

New Nano-Inspired Luggage Line

Posted on March 11, 2007 by Lynn Charles Rathbun

We’ve seen nanotechnology being used in all sorts of fabrics for clothing and bedsheets, so why not luggage? The Capistrano Light Luggage Line from Ricardo Beverly Hills makes use of the lightweight Nano-Tex treated fabric. The Nano-Tex fabric uses nanotechnology for waterproofing and to prevent against stains. The result? An amazing luggage line that stays clean and looks new!

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