Wearable sensors styled into t-shirts and face masks
Imperial researchers have embedded new low-cost sensors that monitor breathing, heart rate, and ammonia into t-shirts and face masks.
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Joseph Shavit
Jul 11, 2022
Smart clothing senses how their users are moving
MIT researchers have produced smart textiles that snugly conform to the body so they can sense the wearer’s posture and motions.
Joseph Shavit
May 26, 2022
Self-powered fabric can help correct posture in real time
Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.
Joseph Shavit
May 20, 2022
Invisible, machine-washable, solar cell technology for clothing
Researchers developed a method of adhering solar cells to textiles in a way that makes them resistant to machine-washing.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 11, 2022
Hand-cranked washing machine could sustainably help 5 billion people
Handwashing clothes sounds like a simple task, but for many women around the world it poses a significant obstacle to their wellbeing.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 16, 2021
Innovative clothing patch vents to release heat when you sweat
Materials scientists have developed a lightweight material that traps thermal energy when dry, but opens to let heat escape when sweating.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 27, 2021
Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree
Tackling plastic pollution is the principle purpose behind the new shoe, but they also help the environment by aiding in reforestation.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 14, 2021
Robotic 'smart clothing' contains fibers that monitor and regulate your breathing
“Robotic” textiles could help performers and athletes train their breathing, and help patients recovering from postsurgery breathing changes
Joseph Shavit
Nov 7, 2021
Technology could help clothing retailers become more sustainable, expert says
Researchers explored the role that technologies like AI, VR and 3D printing could play in addressing industry problems like oversupply.
Joshua Shavit
Oct 28, 2021
Latest trend keeps clothes out of landfill
The future of fashion is moving into a new dimension where new textile technology upcycles old clothes into brand new fabrics.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 19, 2021
Can cotton clothes be soft, durable, eco-friendly and fireproof?
Cotton is skin-friendly because it can absorb considerable amounts of water and maintain a favorable microclimate on the skin.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 4, 2021
Meet the Buddhist monk making PPE and robes out of recycled plastic bottles
Phra Mahapranom Dhammalangkaro made it his mission to turn the city’s plastic waste into robes and PPE for all of Thailand.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 17, 2021
Wearable energy: Woven nanotube fibers turn heat into power
Flexible thermoelectric generators could be useful way to make carbon ‘green’
Joshua Shavit
Aug 14, 2021
Gen Z willing to rent clothes to reduce waste
Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
Aug 6, 2021
Engineers create first digital fiber with memory, temperature sensors, and trained neural network
MIT researchers have created the first fiber with digital capabilities, able to sense, store, analyze, and infer activity in clothes.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 3, 2021
Smart Fabrics and How Can They Make Your Life Smarter?
Programmable smart fabrics look amazing and can also help improve your life.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 20, 2021
Getting dressed with help from robots
A human-aware motion planning algorithm addresses the safety gap in collaboration between robots and humans.
Joseph Shavit
Jun 17, 2021
Greener Jeans? Scientists Use Bacteria to Make Sustainable Indigo Dye
Researchers recently made a discovery that adds another point to the “good bacteria” category, and this time it benefits the denim industry.
Joseph Shavit
Apr 27, 2021
New waterproofing solution discovered effective on a variety of materials
Simon Fraser University chemistry professor and project lead Hogan Yu estimates that their patented waterproofing solution will be ...
Joseph Shavit
Mar 14, 2021
Wearable, Washable Electronic Displays May Soon Appear on Clothing
Electronic display fabrics are now larger and more durable, opening the door to clothing that acts like a computer screen.
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