Is it possible to create a negative charge in fabric?

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Creating a predominant negative charge in fabric is technically feasible, as demonstrated by the interaction with a van der Graaff generator. When a person touches the generator, static electricity accumulates, causing hair and textiles to exhibit a charge. However, this effect is transient; once the individual steps off the insulating platform, the charge dissipates, rendering it impractical for sustained applications.

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Hi, I was wondering whether it was possible to create a predominant negative charge in fabric. Anyone have any ideas?
 
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Sure you can, but the question is what you want to do with it. If you touch a van der Graaff generator and your hair raises you are full of charge including your textiles, but when you step down from the insulating platform it is all gone. This is technically not very useful.
 

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