Hack That Broken Zipper!
We’ve all been there. That sad day when the zipper on our favorite hoodie, bag, or pair of pants breaks in some seemingly irreparable way. But there is hope, and …read more Continue reading Hack That Broken Zipper!
Tag Archives: Clothing
Uncanny Valley of Clean Conquered by Clever Chair
Do you ever have clothes that you only wore for a few hours, so you don’t want to wash them, but it still seems icky to put them back in …read more Continue reading Uncanny Valley of Clean Conquered by Clever Chair
Cooler clothing may sport a snazzy matte white chalk coating
When it comes to keeping cool on hot days, it’s not so much a matter of wearing less clothing as it is a matter of wearing the right clothing. A new fabric coating could help in that regard, and it’s essentially made of chalk.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Cooler clothing may sport a snazzy matte white chalk coating
Koojack vest keeps you cool when you’re running hot
Whether you’re working outdoors or just taking a leisurely stroll, keeping your cool on a hot and sticky summer day can be a struggle. But a new Kickstarter campaign may have just the thing for a quick but lasting cooldown.Continue ReadingCategory: Wea… Continue reading Koojack vest keeps you cool when you’re running hot
Video: Heat-gun-toting robot could create bespoke clothing on the cheap
Custom-fit clothing is usually quite expensive, but perhaps it doesn’t have to be. MIT’s 4D Knit Dress is an example of a new type of clothing that a robot could selectively shrink to fit the wearer, perhaps right in the store.Continue ReadingCategory:… Continue reading Video: Heat-gun-toting robot could create bespoke clothing on the cheap
You Could Be Relatively Cooler In Diamond-Coated Clothing
We vaguely remember what we believe was a DuPont commercial in the late ’80s or early ’90s touting that one day, they would make clothing that could cool you. And …read more Continue reading You Could Be Relatively Cooler In Diamond-Coated Clothing
How Does a Sewing Machine Sew?
Like all Hackaday readers, we pride ourselves on having at least a passing acquaintance with how most things work. But we suspect to a lot of people, things we take …read more Continue reading How Does a Sewing Machine Sew?
Shape-shifting fiber responds to heat, could produce morphing fabrics
Researchers have created a low-cost fiber that contracts in response to heat, resuming its shape when the heat is removed. Compatible with existing textile-producing machinery and not reliant on sensors or other hardware, the shape-shifting fiber could… Continue reading Shape-shifting fiber responds to heat, could produce morphing fabrics
Adobe launches the first material that changes patterns in real time
The company that has pioneered digital image editing has unveiled a surprising new direction with Project Primrose, featuring materials that can change color and patterns in real time.Continue ReadingCategory: TechnologyTags: Adobe, Fashion, Materials,… Continue reading Adobe launches the first material that changes patterns in real time
Smart Pants use fiber optics to discreetly track wearers’ activity
While it’s often important for doctors to monitor a patient’s physical activity throughout the day, placing cameras in that person’s home is a pretty obtrusive way of doing so. Scientists have now developed an alternative, in the form of activity-track… Continue reading Smart Pants use fiber optics to discreetly track wearers’ activity