For instance, a fabric could change shape based on any piece of digital information, such as readings from a heart rate sensor. "We use textiles for everything. We make planes with fiber-reinforced ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) The rapid integration of high-density multifunctional systems and modules in modern electronics has brought the issue of electromagnetic compatibility to the forefront.

Non-crimp fabrics like METYX’s glass fiber fabric range are becoming increasingly sought after in the advanced manufacturing industry, with applications in many sectors. Image Credit: ...

A multi-partner UK project, Fibrecycle, has developed a new generation of high performance, low cost co-mingled carbon fibre yarns and fabrics, with funding support from the Technology Strategy Board.

Someday our clothing may eavesdrop on the soundtrack of our lives, capturing the noises around and inside us. A new fiber acts as a microphone — picking up speech, rustling leaves and chirping birds — ...

(Nanowerk News) Instead of needing a coat for each season, imagine having a jacket that would dynamically change shape so it becomes more insulating to keep you warm as the temperature drops. A ...

Researchers from MIT and Northeastern University developed a liquid crystal elastomer fiber that can change its shape in response to thermal stimuli. The fiber, which is fully compatible with existing ...