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Photovoltaic e-textile for wearables
March 1st, 2023
Researchers at the U.K.’s Nottingham Trent University (NTU) have developed an e-textile that’s embedded with 1,200 tiny photovoltaic cells. Led by Dr. Theodore Hughes-Riley, associate professor of electronic textiles at the Nottingham School of Art & Design, the experimental project is introducing solar power to garments and accessories. According to the researchers, the miniature panels […]
Recycling tents for clothing
August 1st, 2022
University student Grace Reeves designs universal-fit clothing from recycled tents. Photos: Pushpita Chatterjee A fashion student created a gender-neutral dress out of tent fabric to promote sustainability and inclusiveness in fashion. Grace Reeves, who is a final-year fashion design student at Nottingham Trent University, in Nottingham, England, was motivated to build the piece when she […]
The smart way to dress for winter
February 1st, 2017
Skiers, runners and other winter athletes are at greater risk of contracting chest infections when exercising in the cold. Now there is a “smart” solution—a balaclava that warms oxygen before it’s inhaled. Developed by Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England, and German advanced knitting machine manufacturer Stoll GmbH, the prototype features a knitted patch of electric-conductive […]