Osteoarthritis is a chronic disease that affects joint cartilage and can cause severe pain and
disability. Minor neglected injuries may also result in other diseases that affect daily life …

Shape memory alloys (SMAs) have an innate property that allows them to return to a
memorized form when stimulated. They have been recently designed as flexible fabrics for …

To improve the difficulty in wearing and uncomfortable pressure of the sports bra, shape
memory polyurethane filaments (SMPUFs) were used to prepare seamless sports bras in …

The development of environmental responsive and self-adjustable structure is very
important for improving protective performance of protective clothing, and thus decreases …

The shape memory textile actuator uses a shape memory alloy that changes its crystal
structure according to temperature and then returns to its initial shape, which is suitable for …

As the global population ages, there is an increasing demand for physical assistive devices
for the elderly. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a wearable gripping aid for elderly …

This paper discusses how shape memory alloy can be engineered to provide new design
concepts that enhance the aesthetic appeal of knitted textiles for apparel. It focuses on the …

Shape memory materials can be utilized to realize fast shape customization for personalized
comfort fitting experiences. In this paper, a series of body-temperature programmable shape …

Developing fabrics with enhanced thermal protection is a cutting-edge topic in area of
thermal protective clothing (TPC) for workers under heat hazards. Here, temperature …

High tech materials such as Shape Memory Alloys can be effectively integrated in textiles,
thus providing multifunctional garments with potential application to the health care industry …