Smart textiles: the fabric of the future

摘要

Clothes don't just look good, they're starting to think for you as well. It is all about the next generation of textiles. When you bought your last t-shirt or woolly jumper, you probably noted its colour, price tag and maybe its washability. It's all about to get a lot more technical. Fabrics have become an arena for competition for scientists all around the world. The race is on to be the first to develop new fabrics that will not only keep you warm but also cool, dry, moisturised and free of bacteria, odour and stains while measuring your heart rate. Welcome to the world of smart fabrics.