Some so-called smart garments—clothing and accessories outfitted with sensors, Bluetooth, and other gadgetry—flirt with the absurd. Does anyone need a $1,000 touch-interface backpack that alerts you ...

Researchers are exploring a new generation of smart textiles that could turn everyday clothing into powerful health monitors.

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue University engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. These smart clothes are powered ...

Fashion. On the one hand, it’s a familiar word with a straightforward meaning – the latest style of clothing. On the other hand, there is a whole universe behind this title. Fashion has always been a ...

“Smart accessories can help to manage chronic or long-term diseases, they can also be key in the detection, diagnosis and management of diseases. I see wearables as a strategic partnership that can ...

Already in use for monitoring patients with various types of cardiovascular disease, one of the most promising applications of smart textiles is their development for noninvasive glucose monitoring.

At this year's London Fashion Week, the growing intersection between fashion and technology took an innovative form: digital clothing tags. Many in the fashion industry believe technology like digital ...