#Clothing

Joseph Shavit

Self-powered fabric can help correct posture in real time

Posture is an important part of health. Prolonged poor posture, such as slouching or leaning to one side, can lead to pain and discomfort.

Joseph Shavit

Invisible, machine-washable, solar cell technology for clothing

Researchers developed a method of adhering solar cells to textiles in a way that makes them resistant to machine-washing.

Joseph Shavit

Innovative clothing patch vents to release heat when you sweat

Materials scientists have developed a lightweight material that traps thermal energy when dry, but opens to let heat escape when sweating.

Joseph Shavit

Canadian designer develops sustainable sneakers that grow into an apple tree

Tackling plastic pollution is the principle purpose behind the new shoe, but they also help the environment by aiding in reforestation.

Joseph Shavit

New fabric protects against both biological and chemical threats

Researchers have developed a versatile composite fabric that can deactivate both biological threats, such as the novel coronavirus.

Joshua Shavit

Can cotton clothes be soft, durable, eco-friendly and fireproof?

Cotton is skin-friendly because it can absorb considerable amounts of water and maintain a favorable microclimate on the skin.

Joseph Shavit

Meet the Buddhist monk making PPE and robes out of recycled plastic bottles

Phra Mahapranom Dhammalangkaro made it his mission to turn the city’s plastic waste into robes and PPE for all of Thailand.

Joshua Shavit

Gen Z willing to rent clothes to reduce waste

Gen Z adults are interested in using apparel rental services to reduce overconsumption according to a new study

Joseph Shavit

Getting dressed with help from robots

A human-aware motion planning algorithm addresses the safety gap in collaboration between robots and humans.

Joseph Shavit

Wearable, Washable Electronic Displays May Soon Appear on Clothing

Electronic display fabrics are now larger and more durable, opening the door to clothing that acts like a computer screen.

Joseph Shavit

This brand is recycling underwear - here’s why

A US clothing company is encouraging customers to return underwear they’ve bought from the firm instead of throwing it away.