Smart fabrics
Electronic Paper and Electronic Ink
Cool
Shirt :
Since 1987, Shafer Enterprises has grown exponentially to become
the world leader in personal cooling systems for surgeons, racecar drivers,
football players, fire/emergency services/hazmat, military and industrial
workers. Using NASA study guidelines, Cool Shirt® active cooling systems
help people manage body heat in extreme environments using circulating temperature-controlled
liquids.
Eleksen Group plc
(Eleksen
Profile on Apparel Search) is the world leader in touch sensitive
interactive textiles for electronics interface design. The company's core
technology, ElekTex, is a unique electro-conductive fabric touch pad optimized
for the creation of flexible, durable and rugged fabric touch screen interfaces.
ElekTex is used in applications ranging from wearable electronic controls
for consumer electronics and industrial wear to lightweight, low-power touch
interfaces for CE accessories, telematics, military, transportation and
space suits. It replaces the hard touch pads, flexi-circuits and polymer
switches which have limited the growth of the wearable electronics markets.
Eleksen licenses ElekTex and reference design to manufacturers for use in
custom electronics design and also markets a range of ready-to-integrate
solutions for garment, bags and accessories manufacturers. Eleksen is headquartered
in Pinewood Studios near London, England, and in San Francisco, Calif.
iWallet:
Using Biometric , and Bluetooth Technology, the iWallet was developed
to recognize the biometric fingerprint scan programmed by the owners choice.
Unauthorized access is simply locked out. Combined with available Carbon
fiber and Carbon fiber with Kevlar hard case construction, (now also available
in fiberglass models) the iWallet acts as a portable safe protecting ones
valuables; cash, credit cards, drivers license, social security cards, etc.
MC10
announced in August 2012, it has signed a contract with the U.S. Army Natick
Soldier Research, Development & Engineering Center (NSRDEC) to develop
solar cells that are directly integrated into the fabric cover of combat
helmets and rucksacks. NSRDEC is responsible for maximizing soldier survivability,
sustainability, mobility, combat effectiveness and quality of life, and
the goal of this effort is to provide the dismounted soldier with a discrete,
renewable power source. MC10 is currently developing a variety of products
including interventional circuits that can diagnose and influence tissue
function and ‘seamless sensing' devices to improve our health and wellbeing.
The company partners with industry leaders including Reebok, Massachusetts
General Hospital and a variety of U.S. government agencies to deliver innovative
new products based on its conformal electronics platform. MC10 reshapes
electronics to create thin, conformal systems that flex, stretch, and bend
seamlessly with the natural world. The company combines breakthrough technology
with innovative engineering to develop products that advance quality of
life. MC10 is headquartered in Cambridge, MA.
Scottevest :
SCOTTeVEST (SeV) designs functional and fashionable clothing that's so innovative
that it's worn by the Secret Service. SeVs have up to 42 hidden pockets
and a patent-pending Personal Area Network (PAN). The PAN allows you to
carry and use your electronic devices such as cell phones, PDA's, and MP3
players, without the mess of dangling wires. Their unique design allows
you to store all of your gadgets and gear without looking like you're carrying
everything but the kitchen sink. With removable sleeves, you can also wear
as a vest.
Sensoria: Sensoria develops smart garments with proprietary 100% textile sensors; its machine-washable smart socks and upper-body garments capture real-time performance data such as heart rate, cadence, and foot landing for fitness and health monitoring.
SparkFun Electronics : Founded in 2003, SparkFun shares its passion
for electronics by providing parts, knowledge, and innovation for those
looking to explore the world of embedded electronics. It helps anyone discover
their inner inventor and enables individuals to create their own electronics
projects. SparkFun currently offers more than 1,800 products, ranging from
simple components like capacitors and resistors to GPS units and Bluetooth
modules. The company employs 120 people and is based in
Boulder, Colorado. They have a section
for apparel relevant products for making fashion utilizing electronics.
Xenoma: Xenoma develops e-skin smart apparel that integrates stretchable sensor technology into everyday clothing; its machine-washable sensor shirts and suits are used for health monitoring, motion capture, and fitness applications.
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