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New Soft Electronic Textiles Could Offer Advanced Protection for Soldiers and Emergency Personnel

New technology that harnesses electronic signals in a smart fabric could lead to advanced hazardous-material gear that protects against toxic chemicals, according to research from Dartmouth College. In the research, the chemistry team of Katherine Mirica and Merry Smith describe the creation of new smart fabrics — named SOFT, for Self-Organized Framework on Textiles —

Energized Fabrics Could Keep Soldiers Warm and Battle-Ready in Frigid Climates

Soldiering in arctic conditions is tough. Protective clothing can be heavy and can cause overheating and sweating upon exertion. And hands and feet can grow numb despite wearing such gear. To keep military personnel more comfortable and battle-ready in bitterly cold climes, scientists are now conducting research aimed at creating high-tech fabrics that heat up

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