Jacket pulls drinking water from thin air

US engineers at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a jacket that harvests drinking water directly from the air.

The technology could benefit anyone who spends a lot of time in areas without easy access to drinking water, from hobbyist hikers, campers and runners to agricultural workers, emergency responders and soldiers.

For the full story, see the July 2026 edition of Smart Textiles & Wearables.

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Photo: University of Texas at Austin


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