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 ...

New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates. New research on ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about health tech, women's health and female entrepreneurship. The latest IDTechEx report predicts that the smart textiles ...

The integration of science, art, and sustainability is giving birth to a new generation of textiles, and Nigerian-born researcher Mariam Oladepo-Ajagbe is helping to lead that transformation. In her ...

MXene materials can be coated onto fabrics to create smart textiles that track heart rate, blood pressure, and temperature while fighting bacteria and storing solar energy.

Yes, we can put sensors in clothes -- but there still isn't a great reason you can't use a smartwatch instead. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, ...

(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 ...

As consumers become increasingly proactive and sophisticated when it comes to their health, they are more interested in purchasing wearable technology than ever before. Thanks to minimally invasive ...

New research on the two-dimensional (2D) material graphene has allowed researchers to create smart adaptive clothing which can lower the body temperature of the wearer in hot climates. A team of ...