Swedish institute develops conductive cellulosic yarns

A research team at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology has established a method of producing conductive cellulosic yarns that hold promise of integration within smart garments. The team at the Gothenburg-based institute figured out a way of dyeing cellulosic thread with an electrically conductive polymeric material. Tests found that the method gave sample fabrics conductivity that could be charged by the human body during wear.

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