Electronic textile (e-textile) allows for high-end wearable electronic devices that provide easy access for carrying, handling and using. However, the related technology does not seem to be mature ...

Iron-on patches can repair clothing or add personal flair to backpacks and hats. And now they could power wearable tech, too.

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Electronic displays surround us in rigid forms - from phone screens to televisions - but creating displays that can stretch and conform while maintaining brightness and ...

The patch uses liquid metal combined with a heat-activated adhesive and bonds to fabric with a standard household iron. Early ...

University of Houston researchers have developed a successful prototype of a fully stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion battery. “As a big science fiction fan, I could envision a ...

The future of wearable technology may have just taken a significant leap forward with the introduction of stretchable fabric-based lithium-ion batteries. A team of researchers at the University of ...

The bacteria-powered batteries of electrical engineer Seokheun Choi have taken on a number of interesting forms, including matchbooks, folding paper and ninja stars. For the first time, the Binghamton ...

Printing on fabric might be a familiar trick, but adding stretch into the equation gives our fabric prints the ability to reconstitute themselves back into 3D. That’s exactly what [Gabe] has ...

Most people already know and appreciate the capabilities of smart phones, now imagine the possibilities offered by smart spacesuits, uniforms and exercise clothes. The future of wearable technology ...

Apple is continuing to research how it can measure the health of a wearer non-invasively and conveniently, and continues to assess the utility of the Apple Watch band as a location for medical sensors ...