A new approach to smart textiles could lead to a host of new use cases and a level of durability that might make the technology much more attractive to adopt. A team led by John Volakis, director of ...

Smart textiles turn clothing into musical instruments, therapeutic tools and calming sensory devices. From Berlin clubs to medical labs - artists and researchers are pushing the creative limits.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Smart textiles are making virtual reality more immersive and enabling wearers to experience the sensation of physical touch. An ultrathin film that can transmit touch sensations is able to turn ...

Created from noise-resistant, conductive threads, a high-tech new smart fabric could find uses in health monitoring, sports ...

How Softmatter is revolutionizing wearable tech with seamless, user-centric smart textiles. Wearable technology has become an integral part of everyday life, woven into fitness routines, health ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In healthcare settings, textiles like bed sheets, scrubs and curtains can harbor dangerous pathogens, facilitating the spread of infections among patients and staff. Despite ...

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 ...

Imagine a T-shirt that could monitor your heart rate or blood pressure. Or a pair of socks that could provide feedback on your running stride. It may be closer than you think, with new research ...