Smart Textile
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PolyU’s iActive sportswear redefines sweat management & comfort
Dr. Shou Dahua and his research team at Hong Kong Polytechnic University’s School of Fashion and Textiles have developed iActive…
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South Korean researchers develop graphene-based sensory clothing
South Korean researchers have developed a new type of clothing that uses graphene to sense and communicate information. The e-textiles,…
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Archroma’s new water repellent makes clothes eco-friendly and comfortable
Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, has introduced a new bio-based durable water repellent (DWR) finish…
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HIGHTEX 2024 will showcase the future of TechTex
The upcoming HIGHTEX 2024 exhibition, scheduled for June 4th-8th, 2024, is poised to be a landmark event for the technical…
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NTU develops wearable electronic garments from ultra-thin semiconductor fibers
Nanyang Technological University scientists have developed ultra-thin semiconductor fibers that can be woven into the fabric, transforming wearable garments into…
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Balena & Variable Seams collaborate on 3D-printed POC garment with FlexTex3D
The fashion industry, while captivating us with its trends and creativity, grapples with a dark secret: environmental devastation. From overproduction…
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Strategies to achieve breathability in waterproof fabrics
Waterproof fabrics are essential for many outdoor activities, such as hiking, skiing, cycling, and more. They protect the wearer from…
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Ukrainian military tests fabrics for an Anti-Thermal imaging cape
The Ukrainian Ministry of Defense is developing an anti-thermal vision cape to improve soldier invisibility against enemy night vision and…
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AiDLab develops AI-powered color-shifting textiles to reduce textile waste
A research team of Hong Kong-based Laboratory for Artificial Intelligence in Design (AiDLab) has developed a colour-changing textile embedded with…
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MIT’s FibeRobo: A shape-shifting, cost-effective fiber offers endless possibilities
A programmable, actuating fiber developed by an interdisciplinary team of MIT researchers known as ‘FibeRobo’, the fiber contracts in response…
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