The research found that washable and durable e-textiles are the key to satisfying consumer requirements for future wearable ...

Electronic textiles have long been envisioned as the next frontier in wearable technology, integrating sensors and electronic ...

Scientists have invented a smart fabric that converts light into heat and can raise temperatures by more than 54 degrees Fahrenheit (30 degrees Celsius) after just 10 minutes in the sun.

We've already heard about touch-sensitive clothing that could be used to control devices via touchscreen-like finger taps and ...

Smart textiles are changing the way people interact with their environment, blending electronics seamlessly into everyday ...

it's likely to be "smart fabrics" and BMW is already toying with the technology. Researchers at the Polytechnic School of Montreal, Canada have developed a new flexible, polymer-based fiber that ...

This project seeks to integrate smart fabric sensors and actuators into comfortable garment devices providing unobtrusive prevention options for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) that are not currently ...

Another example of a product currently under development is a maternity smart fabric bellyband to monitor uterine activity and assess fetal wellbeing. This project leverages conductive yarns, knitting ...

Aug. 14, 2024 — Researchers have developed a smart fabric that can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity, potentially enabling continuous operation with no need for an external ...