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Researchers develop MXene-based smart fabric
December 1st, 2024
Doctoral candidate Jun Peng from the College of Textile Science and Engineering at Jiangnan University in Wuxi, China, wearing a face mask made using MXene that can detect lung cancer and viruses from a person’s breath. University of Waterloo researchers in Waterloo, Ont., Canada, have developed a smart fabric that can convert body heat and […]
Vollebak jacket changes color depending on type of light
June 1st, 2024
Vollebak took its Solar Charged Jacket to another level by adding two fluorescent layers to three phosphorescent ones. The new Firefly Jacket changes color based on light, from orange to copper to “kryptonite” green—and fluorescent yellow when under a blacklight. It requires no lag time to charge. Images: Vollebak/Sun Lee Vollebak materials scientists have developed […]
Smart gloves help researchers study strokes
June 1st, 2024
University of British Columbia electrical and computer engineering professor Peyman Servati, Ph.D., demonstrating the smart glove. Image: UBC Media Relations/Lou Bosshart A smart glove undergoing testing with stroke survivors could also one day have applications in robotics, sign language translation, animation and augmented reality. University of British Columbia (UBC) researchers developed the MarsWear smart glove that […]
At the intersection of textiles & technology
May 1st, 2016
Qaizar Hassonjee mines market opportunities and forms partnerships to bring smart fabrics to market. "The intersection of textiles and technology is a huge untapped opportunity for the textile industry,” says Qaizar Hassonjee, senior director, business development and partnerships, for adidas Digital Sports. “Market segments such as hospitality, health care and military are really prime for […]