Wearable cotton fabric that feels good, and thinks smart
Big news from the world of smart textiles 🧵⚡
Prof. Giuseppe Rosace and Dr. Valentina Trovato, together with Prof. Valerio Re and Dr. Paolo Lazzaroni (two research teams from the University of Bergamo), in collaboration with Prof. Gilbert Daniel Nessim, Dr. Rajashree Konar & Dr. Eti Teblum, have developed a new type of cotton fabric coated with 2D-layered tungsten diselenide (2H-WSeâ‚‚) - and it does more than just look good. It can actually sense changes in humidity and temperature, all while staying soft, flexible, and wearable.
What’s exciting here is the combination of comfort and function. This fabric doesn’t just carry sensors — it is the sensor. That opens up new possibilities for wearable tech in areas like health monitoring, environmental sensing, and even climate-adaptive clothing.
A big step forward - and one with real potential to change how we interact with our environment.
Huge congratulations to Dr. Valentina Trovato, Prof. Nessim, and both entire research teams at the University of Bergamo and BINA. Can’t wait to see where this leads.
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