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Prototype nanofibre uniform to safeguard Australian troops
Researchers at Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, have developed a uniform prototype that employs nanofibres to safeguard Australian troops from chemical and biological threats.
New textile for smarter, sturdier fitness tracking
A new textile metamaterial developed in the US at Boston University promises to revolutionise the wearable fitness tracker industry, enabling more accurate data collection with…
Wetness sensing technology for incontinence management
US healthcare company Medline Industries has developed new user-friendly technology for incontinence management called the FitRight Connect Wetness Sensing System.
Wearable brain imaging device maps babies’ brain activity
A new technology that uses harmless light waves to measure activity in babies’ brains has provided the most complete picture to date of brain functions…
‘Smart choker’ helps people with speech impairment to communicate
A wearable “smart choker” uses a combination of flexible electronics and artificial intelligence techniques to allow people with speech impairments to communicate by detecting tiny…
Smart mask monitors breath for signs of health
US medical engineers at the California Institute of Technology have developed a smart mask that can monitor a range of medical conditions, including respiratory ailments,…
Bio-based cooling technology for denim launched in Thailand
HeiQ Materials in collaboration with Thailand-based tech apparel brand GQ Apparel have introduced an advanced cooling solution for denim in Thailand.
‘Sound shirts’ to become permanent fixture at football stadium
English football club Newcastle United has announced that haptic shirt technology, which enhances the matchday experience for fans with hearing loss, will be available at…
Scalable woven actuators offer new possibilities
Researchers in China have introduced a new textile engineering approach to fabricate woven and soft actuators for healthcare technologies and robotic systems.
Smart fabric's potential for energy harvesting and health monitoring
Researchers at the University of Waterloo in Canada have developed a new smart fabric that can convert body heat and solar energy into electricity, potentially…