Smart Textiles: Fashion That Responds
4 videos • 240 views • by Eyebeam On May 1, 2013, Eyebeam presented a diverse group of designers and scientists working in cutting edge textile research and production. From nanoparticles to circuit boards, technology is becoming embedded in the very fabric of the things we wear, creating clothing that's more responsive to changing needs and conditions. Spurred in part by collaborations between academic and industry partners, "smart textiles" are beginning to enter the consumer market to enhance the properties of a garment whether it is heating, vitamin dissemination through the fabric, weather proofing, or communication. These emerging developments are reshaping both materials and electronics for the human body. The event explored possibilities within this growing area of creative and scientific innovation. Presenters Bryce Beamer, Prototyping and Garment Development, adidas Wearable Sport Electronics Genevieve Dion, Assistant Professor and Director of Shima Seiki Haute Technology Lab, Drexel University Juan Hinestroza, Associate Professor of Fiber Science and Director of Textiles Nanotechnology Lab, Cornell University Becky Stern, Director of Wearable Electronics, Adafruit Industries Moderated by Dr. Sabine Seymour, Computational Fashion lead advisor and founder of Moondial