Abstract: Smart textiles combine age-old processes of knitting and weaving with advances in fiber-based smart materials to create soft and flexible circuits for a wide range of applications. While ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/t3cqg7/smart_textiles) has announced the addition of the "Smart Textiles ...

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 ...

Over the last decade, wearable smart technology has become commonplace in society. From heartrate monitors to smart watches, from fitness bracelets to smart rings, the world is awash in wearable ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In the world of athletic performance and outdoor sports, the gear athletes wear can make or break their ability to perform. Sportswear is not just about comfort and style—it’s ...

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 ...

Home textiles are evolving, with key trends emphasizing sustainability, personalization, smart textiles, performance, vibrant designs and other attributes. Consumers increasingly seek eco-friendly ...

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 ...

(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 ...

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 ...