Speaking at the E-Textiles Network conference held in November in Nottingham, UK, keynote speaker Martin Ashby (pictured), chief innovation officer of Manchester, UK-based sportswear brand…
When it comes to electronics, characteristics such as bendability, flexibility, foldability and wearability become increasingly important.
A research team led by the City University of Hong Kong has developed a smart mask that integrates an ultrathin nanocomposite sponge structure-based soundwave sensor,…
A new study has found that people who need wearable health devices, such as smartwatches and fitness bands, may use them the least.
New research from Carnegie Mellon University’s Robotics Institute can help robots feel layers of fabric rather than relying on computer vision tools to only see…
A range of new high-tech materials for sports applications was presented by Kuraray at November’s ISPO Munich trade fair for the sports industry in Germany.
A new sensor developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology could make it easier to ensure a good fit for a face mask.
Loomia Technologies and Khalil Design have partnered to create a customised multi-function textile on a new concept demonstrator.
A collaborative research team co-led by City University of Hong Kong has developed a wearable tactile rendering system that can mimic the sensation of touch…
Researchers at the UK’s Nottingham Trent University have developed textiles embedded with more than 1,000 miniature solar cells that can charge a smart watch or…