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 ...

Wearable technology may sound like an oxymoron; but if you use a wireless fitness tracking device such as Fitbit, Jawbone Up, Nike FuelBand, or Adidas MiCoach, you are an early adopter of wearable ...

The textile industry is witnessing a revolutionary shift with the advent of smart fabrics capable of generating power from body heat. This development, rooted in the science of thermoelectric ...

Imagine a workout shirt that doesn’t just collect sweat, it actively reads it. Researchers at the Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) in South Korea have developed a new ...

Although consumer awareness of smart fabric garments available in today’s market remains low, interest in the area could provide an opportunity for education that may drive future sales. “Smart ...

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 ...

Track your hydration and more during your next sweat sesh. Researchers developed a smart fabric that monitors health via sweat, without electronics. The fabric analyzes sweat using flexible ...