We can all appreciate good advice when it comes to fashion. The so called "smart" garments take fashion to the next level. By understanding the nature of woven fabrics and inserting carbon powders into them we can create and store energy. Think of it like wearing a battery. The application of this innovative technology can be used in healthcare, military and aerospace. According to the article:
"have taken the first steps towards designing a flexible and lightweight fabric that can act as a power supply for smart garments. Electronic textiles, or 'smart' textiles, are fabrics that have built-in functions such as sensing, data storage and communication. But as with all electronics, they require a power source. Conventional batteries are too bulky to wear, so a power source that can be combined and integrated into the garment is highly desirable."
Think about how many devices we need power this day and age. Our smartphones, GPS, iPads, ipods, etc. The list is long. There's always a need for power. Plugging your devices into your garments can become a reality. Think about applications in rural areas where they don't have electricity. They will now be able to supply enough energy to power their mobile phones and the $35 dollar computer.
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