DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.5c08488 Researchers at Sydney Barrilleaux, University of Georgia are advancing a new generation of smart electronic textiles that could turn everyday clothing into wearable ...

Researcher Sebastian Gratz-Kelly (photo) shows off a sensor element created from a metal-coated elastomeric film. The touchpad, here mounted on a wristband, can recognize the pressure and direction of ...

A new approach to smart textiles could lead to a host of new use cases and a level of durability that might make the technology much more attractive to adopt. A team led by John Volakis, director of ...

Imagine adjusting the temperature of the air conditioning or skipping a song in your car, not by fiddling with a screen or voice command, but simply by swiping your hand across the fabric of your ...

You're probably used to the sight of smartwatches on people's wrists. But what about smart clothes? Researchers at the ...

Designers and scientists explore smart textiles that blend sensors with fabric, from a music making T shirt built by Syrian designer Akhil Amer to therapeutic gloves helping stroke patients reconnect ...

Wearable technology has already become part of everyday life. Many people now use smartwatches to track their heart rate, steps, and sleep. But scientists believe the next big step could be clothing ...

Smart textiles are making virtual reality more immersive and enabling wearers to experience the sensation of physical touch. An ultrathin film that can transmit touch sensations is able to turn ...

Sleeping Aid Summit 2026: will bring together industry leaders, researchers, and experts to explore sleep health integration with home textiles, launching the 2026 Sleep Aid Report on emerging trends ...

Research in Germany plans to develop robot technology for automatic sorting of smart clothing and to make items more ...