As the quest to add more functionality to interior spaces continues, smart fabrics and etextiles are poised to make their own contributions, serving as platforms that can capture data, heat and cool, adjust lighting, entertain, alert or remind when assistance is needed. All manner of manufacturers are stepping up their e orts to devise innovative solutions that look ahead to a future where textiles play an increasingly important role in creating more comfortable, safer, responsive and environmentally aware indoor environments. Here’s a look at what some developers are working on.
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