Long-term pain is perhaps the single most important factor that reduces quality of life for older people. New technology based on therapeutic smart textiles can make it easier to manage pain. The idea ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 built next-generation smart textiles that include LEDs, energy harvesting, sensors, and storage and can be made cheaply, in any form or size, using the same machines that make the ...

Researchers have developed next-generation smart textiles -- incorporating LEDs, sensors, energy harvesting, and storage -- that can be produced inexpensively, in any shape or size, using the same ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "The Global Market for Wearables and Smart Textiles to 2027" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering. The number and variety of smart textiles and wearable ...

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 ...

The Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity (IARPA) is seeking information regarding innovative approaches to enhance the performance of Advanced Smart Textile (AST) systems with an emphasis ...

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 ...

(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 ...