In order to test a new 'smart' protective vest, an experimenter wearing one jogged several kilometers on a treadmill in a climate-controlled chamber. During the jog he lost 544 grams in weight through ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Kevlar is a well-known high-strength polymer that, thanks to its excellent mechanical performance, has found a variety of important security applications, from textiles (e.g.

A new durable copper-based coating can be precisely integrated into fabric to create responsive and reusable materials such as protective equipment, environmental sensors, and smart filters. The ...

If you live in activewear (no judgment here—we do too!), upgrade to a pair of leggings with UPF protection. These Amazon leggings, which pack UPF 50+ protection, are a must-have for an al fresco yoga ...

The impact of technology on the textile industry is no longer limited to the design and production environment of clothing. Now, technology is becoming part of the textile itself. The future of your ...

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Researchers have created electronic "smart" clothing that decomposes in soil after you're done wearing it, according to Tech Xplore. Every year, people throw away 92 million tons of fabric waste, ...

You're heading outside for a day of summer fun: sunscreen is a must, of course. (Over 40? Experts say to slather on these nine best sunscreens.) But are there more protective layers you can put on to ...

Functional sportswear is taken for granted nowadays. It is quite unexceptional for a sports jacket, for instance, to be both waterproof and breathable. In the case of working clothes, the ...