A laser-programmed strategy to engineer the local stiffness and interfacial properties of textiles enables the direct assembly of standard electronic components onto textiles to create stretchable ...

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The "The Global Market for Electronic Textiles (E-textiles) and Smart Clothing 2023-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. Traditional textiles ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Imagine a hospital gown that continuously monitors vital signs or a firefighter's uniform that detects dangerous temperatures - but only if these smart garments can survive ...

Smart textiles are changing the way people interact with their environment, blending electronics seamlessly into everyday clothing. These innovative fabrics have applications in personalized ...

Researchers have created washable and durable magnetic field sensing electronic textiles -- thought to be the first of their kind -- which they say paves the way to transform use in clothing. This ...

Scientists have built next-generation smart textiles that include LEDs, energy harvesting, sensors, and storage and can be made cheaply, in any form or size, using the same machines that make the ...

What is the IPC? A look into the standards set for woven and knitted e-textiles using conductive fibers/yarns and wires, wearables, and printed electronics. Electronic designers rely on standards for ...

In the Wild West of e-textiles, there are few established materials, manufacturers or standards. Creating a product that looks and wears like a jacket with the guts of a keyboard is an uphill battle, ...

Bannockburn, IL. IPC’s D-70 E-Textiles Committee has released IPC WP-024, IPC White Paper on Reliability and Washability of Smart Textile Structures—Readiness for the Market. This white paper provides ...

Researchers recently reported the development of a flexible electronic fiber that incorporates the human body as part of the circuit, enabling textile-based electronics without the requirement for ...