From jackets that warm you up to clothes that track how you move, a new kind of material is changing what we expect from the things we wear.
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Loomia
Loomia is working on
something very different in the world of textiles. Instead of just making smart
gadgets wearable, they’ve built a fabric layer that acts like a soft circuit.
It fits between materials like any other fabric but carries electricity, collects
data, and even produces heat. This lets clothing do more without looking or
feeling like a piece of tech.
What makes Loomia’s
system unique is how simple and thin it is. The material called the Loomia
Electronic Layer (LEL) can be sewn into fabric without changing how it feels or
moves. It’s soft, flexible, and easy to work with, making it useful for
clothes, automotive interiors, or even home furniture. And it’s not limited to
one use it can be customized for heat, sensors, or lighting depending on what’s
needed.
Loomia’s fabric isn’t
just smart it’s built for daily use. Because it blends easily into soft
materials, it can power warming elements in a coat, light up details in
accessories, or collect touch and pressure data from seats and surfaces. It
doesn’t make fabric bulky or rigid, and it doesn’t need wires sticking out.
Plus, the connection point, called the Loomia Tile, lets you gather and store
data without needing complex electronics or extra devices.
While Loomia’s tech might start in clothing, its uses go far beyond. Imagine a car seat that senses your posture, or a medical wrap that tracks healing. Because it’s lightweight and easy to add into textiles, companies can use it in many ways from safer car interiors to more responsive healthcare tools. And since the material doesn’t rely on harsh chemicals or metal-heavy components, it’s also a step toward more sustainable electronics with less waste in the long run.
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