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| Body-temp camouflage for soldiers shows promise Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a wearable technology that can hide a person from heat-detecting sensors, such as night vision goggles, adapting to temperature changes within minutes. Read more… |
| Free Crochet Scarf Patterns Free crochet scarf patterns will keep you warm and cozy this winter or dress up an outfit. Whip one up for a useful and heartfelt handmade gift. Embellish your crochet scarf with one of the beautiful crochet flowers. Read more… |
| New clothing proven effective against mosquito bites North Carolina State University (NC State) researchers have created insecticide-free, mosquito-resistant clothing using textile materials they confirmed to be bite-proof in experiments with live mosquitoes. Read more… |
| Wearable keyboard is MIDI capable The prototype KnittedKeyboard II utilizes digital knitting technology, utilizing intarsia, interlock patterning and a collection of functional (electrically-conductive and thermoplastic) and non-functional (polyester) fibers. Read more… |
| Washable, battery-free, wearable alternative developed at Purdue This makes it possible to transform any conventional fabric items into battery-free wearables. These smart clothes are powered wirelessly through a flexible, silk-based coil sewn on the textile. Energy can be harvested from Wi-Fi or radio waves. Read more… |
| adidas, Allbirds collaboration produces low-carbon running shoe The companies say that the Futurecraft.Footprint was produced with 63 percent lower emissions when compared to a comparable shoe. Read more… |
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