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Decentralized Clothing Production: OpenKnit

In my previous post about Electroloom, I mentioned that two projects had caught my eye.  The other is OpenKnit.   It was kind of funny to see ElectroLoom and OpenKnit… Read More

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Smart Fabrics Conference 2014

The Smart Fabrics Conference, taking place April 23-25, is one my favorite wearable technology conferences to attend. From hands-on DIY workshops to insightful talks on how to get your product… Read More

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Developing an Electronic Skin

Moving one step closer to developing electronic skin, Yonggang Huang, a Northwestern University professor and John A. Rogers, a University of Illinois professor, have created a thin, flexible eletronic...

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Textile Prints Made With Cabbage Dye and Electricity

Cindy Strobach uses red cabbage dye and electrical household appliances to create fascinating colorful printed textiles.  She created the work for her Final Show project at London’s Royal College of...

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Digital Loom That Weaves Yarn in Three Dimensions

Oluwaseyi Sosanya, a graduate from Royal College of Art, has designed this amazing loom that can weave yarn in three dimensions. The printer is rudimentary at this stage, but the… Read More

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Smart Fabrics Conference May 11 – 13

If you can only attend one wearable technology conference this year, then Smart Fabrics 2105 should be at the top of your list. What differentiates this conference from all the others… Read More

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Biomimicry and Sports Apparel

The best athletic wear is typically designed to enhance performance — without sacrificing style of course. Pauline Van Dongen’s latest collaboration with Skynfeel — a condom brand none-the-less —...

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Aerochromics: Pollution Monitoring Garments Aim to Become A Sixth Skin

Speculative design is a provocative tool that generates more conversations than sales. Writing speculative future narratives challenge designers to focus more on the “why” with end results that...

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Biofabrication: The New Revolution in Material Design

Leather grown in a lab; parkas made from protein; and textiles printed from algae are a few examples of how designers are using synthetic biology to craft a more sustainable… Read More

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Conductive Tattoos Turn Your Skin Into An Interface

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