The honeycomb structure with small air cavities makes chicken feathers especially elastic and allows them to retain heat. Scientists plan to preserve this property in the new fabrics.
The material is 'light as a feather', and due to its low cost, strength and renewability of raw materials, it has every chance to reach the mass consumer. In addition, it is environmentally friendly. Moreover, feather fabrics look the same as linen clothing or wool.
As Newsru.com notes, it has recently become a tradition to make familiar things from unusual ingredients. For example, in Japan, they have long begun to make flower pots from old banknotes or used tea leaves.