Ruth Benerito
Chemist who developed wrinkle-resistant, easy-care cotton.
Their Story
Ruth Benerito was an American chemist who developed a way to treat cotton so it resists wrinkles and stains. Her work helped create easy-care fabrics that do not need as much ironing. She earned many patents and contributed to materials science throughout her career.
Era
1900s
Field
Chemical Engineering
Ruth Benerito
Chemist who developed wrinkle-resistant, easy-care cotton.
Engineering · Chemical Engineering · 1900s · Women in STEM
Their Story
Ruth Benerito was an American chemist who developed a way to treat cotton so it resists wrinkles and stains. Her work helped create easy-care fabrics that do not need as much ironing. She earned many patents and contributed to materials science throughout her career.
Key Innovation
Developed chemical treatments that make cotton wrinkle- and stain-resistant.
Why It Matters Today
The wrinkle-free clothes many people wear today come from advances like Benerito's research.
Learn More
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Benerito
Wilkinson STEM Education Foundation · 251 American Innovators · wilkinsonstemfoundation.org
