Chapter 1
The smart ring revolution
Chapter 2
Smart patches and the sweat whisperers
Chapter 3
Threads with a pulse
Chapter 4
Hearables and the secrets of the ear
Ch 3 · Threads with a pulse
futura Stretching fabric alters the electrical resistance of conductive silver fibers, letting Hexoskin garments calculate your exact lung volume.
Quiz
Which metal is most commonly used to make conductive threads in smart clothing due to its high conductivity?
futura Smart socks track running form to expand health monitoring beyond wrist devices.
Quiz
What running metric refers to the rate at which your feet strike the ground, tracked by smart socks?
Fun Fact
Smart pajamas: Scientists have developed 'Phyjamas,' smart pajamas that track heart rate and breathing patterns to help study sleep apnea without bulky lab equipment.
Quiz
Which space agency developed the Bio-Monitor smart shirt to track astronaut vitals on the ISS?
Glossary
e-textile (noun)
A fabric that incorporates digital components, sensors, or conductive fibers into its design. In 1996, Georgia Tech researchers pioneered this technology with a shirt designed to monitor vital signs.
A fabric that incorporates digital components, sensors, or conductive fibers into its design. In 1996, Georgia Tech researchers pioneered this technology with a shirt designed to monitor vital signs.
futura The Washing Machine Challenge
Spin it fifty times but this smart sleeve still reads your heat
Quiz
What material is typically used to coat conductive threads so they don't short-circuit in water?
Quiz
How do smart clothing brands protect the main processing unit during a laundry wash?