Archive: September 2026
Digital smart rehabilitation jacket with integrated washable sensors
A digital smart jacket with integrated sensors is being developed by the Institut für Textiltechnik (ITA) of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, as part of the…
Robot microfactory enables on‑demand smart apparel
A South Korean research team has developed a robot‑driven microfactory capable of designing and producing customised smart garments on demand – a step toward scalable,…
Sensory-friendly garments for autistic children
A researcher at Ireland’s South East Technological University (SETU) is examining how textile design and smart materials could support the development of sensory‑friendly clothing for…
Flexible supercapacitors pave the way for next‑gen smart apparel
New high-tech fabrics could soon mean that wearing sports clothing will be like “having a smartwatch across your whole body”, according to an engineer from…