fabrics
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Researchers Have Created An All-Season Fabric That Can Switch Between Heating And Cooling You
It doesn’t look as flashy as the outdoor gear that lures your eyes (and dollars) at stores like REI, but this simple piece of fabric, developed by researchers at the University of Maryland, could help someday replace your seasonal wardrobes with clothing that keeps you either warm or cool all year round.
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Colour-Changing Threads Might One Day Turn Your T-Shirt Into A Screen
Look around and count the number of screens surrounding you. You’ll probably run out of fingers before you’re done, but why stop there? Researchers at UC Berkeley have come up with a way to weave colour-changing threads into fabrics, turning even garments into yet another display.
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Disney Made A 3D Printer That Creates Soft Objects Using Fabric
Your typical 3D printer works by layering melted plastic to eventually build up a solid 3D object, but what happens when you swap plastic for fabrics? Suddenly you’ve got a machine that can create objects that are soft, deformable and cuddly.
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A Lightweight Backpack Made From Fabric 10X Stronger Than Steel
If you’re not the type to take care of your belongings, you might want to check out Outlier’s new Minimal Backpack when you’re on the hunt for a new bag. You can think of it as the Tonka truck of carry-alls, except that instead of metal it’s actually made from a lightweight fabric called Dyneema…