Textilegence iconTextilegenceSep 9, 2026

Smart textiles: How many shapes can a fabric remember?

From heart rate monitoring t-shirts to motion-tracking athletic wear, smart textiles are becoming increasingly common. Now, researchers want to give fabrics a new feature: shape-shifting capabilities.

Smart textiles: How many shapes can a fabric remember?

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From heart rate monitoring t-shirts to motion-tracking athletic wear, smart textiles are becoming increasingly common.

Now, researchers want to give fabrics a new feature: shape-shifting capabilities.

Pull on a sweater sleeve, and it snaps back into place.

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From heart rate monitoring t-shirts to motion-tracking athletic wear, smart textiles are becoming increasingly common. Now, researchers want to give fabrics a new feature: shape-shifting capabilities. Pull on a sweater sleeve, and it snaps back into place.

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Pull on a sweater sleeve, and it snaps back into place.

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