Latest Smart Textiles News

An estimated 15m babies are born prematurely every year in the EU, posing a significant risk to both maternal and neonatal health.

Researchers at Zhejiang University, China, have developed a conductive three-dimensional printing ink made of liquid metal droplets coated with alginate, a polymer derived from algae.

An electrospun nanofibre dressing that releases an antimicrobial agent in response to the temperatures characteristic of infected wounds is being developed by Swiss researchers Scientists at...

A glove is being trialled at Liverpool Hospital that gives surgical trainees instant and accurate feedback.

A South Korean research team has developed a soft, mechanically deformable and stretchable lithium battery that can be used in the development of wearable devices.

A smart bra device developed in Nigeria with built-in ultrasound technology can detect breast cancer early, potentially saving African women long journeys to access screening...

North Carolina State University researchers have found a way to prevent electrical malfunctions in yarns designed to store electrical energy.

Textiles woven with yarn are used in remote medical diagnosis with intelligent electronic sensing technology.

A Manchester, UK-based sportswear brand that launched recently has created garments that look like high-end gym wear, but include a small, hidden pocket to store...

Inspired by the human ear, an “acoustic” fabric developed by US engineers converts audible sounds into electrical signals.