Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab have created a novel fabrication process to produce smart textiles that comfortably conform to a user’s body while being able ...

Scientists have developed a smart textile vest which can monitor body temperature and detect risk of hypothermia in older ...

Smart fabric and textile technologies have been integrated into the design courses at the University of Sharjah's College of Fine Arts and Design (CFAD). Students have started studying smart textile ...

Imagine adjusting the temperature of the air conditioning or skipping a song in your car, not by fiddling with a screen or voice command, but simply by swiping your hand across the fabric of your ...

The sight of spy clothes has been one of the central figures in Hollywood and the film industry's pop culture, in different genres of movies including action and sci-fi, but in the real world, it is ...

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Older people are considered to be at greater risk of hypothermia due to factors including reduced heat retention, impaired thermoregulation, underlying health conditions, medication use and general ...

Researcher Sebastian Gratz-Kelly (photo) shows off a sensor element created from a metal-coated elastomeric film. The touchpad, here mounted on a wristband, can recognize the pressure and direction of ...

This review provides comprehensive structural design strategies for the manufacturing of smart textiles, covering fibers, yarns, and fabrics and offers professional guidance for product development in ...

MIT Media Lab researchers developed a novel fabrication process to create smart textiles that comfortably and snugly fit the user's body, enabling very precise pressure sensor data that can be used to ...

As consumers become increasingly proactive and sophisticated when it comes to their health, they are more interested in purchasing wearable technology than ever before. Thanks to minimally invasive ...