Smart textiles are changing the way people interact with their environment, blending electronics seamlessly into everyday ...

New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates. New research on ...

Using a novel fabrication process, MIT researchers have produced smart textiles that snugly conform to the body so they can sense the wearer’s posture and motions. By incorporating a special type of ...

The integration of science, art, and sustainability is giving birth to a new generation of textiles, and Nigerian-born researcher Mariam Oladepo-Ajagbe is helping to lead that transformation. In her ...

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