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Polyurethane
Properties: Durable, flexible, can be engineered to be either soft or rigid. Use in wearable tech: Used in coatings for textiles or as a material for straps and protective casings.
Electroactive Polymers (EAP)
Properties: Change size or shape when stimulated by an electric field. Use in wearable tech: Used to create actuators in wearable robotics or tactile feedback systems.
Stainless Steel
Properties: Corrosion-resistant, durable, retains strength at high temperatures. Use in wearable tech: Used for clasps, cases, and frames in smartwatches and other devices.
Graphene
Properties: Strong, flexible, excellent electrical and thermal conductivity. Use in wearable tech: Used in high-performance wearable electronics.
Thermochromic Pigments
Properties: Change color with temperature changes. Use in wearable tech: Integrated into fabrics to create clothing that reacts to body or environmental temperature.
Optical Fibers
Properties: Transmit light over long distances, flexible. Use in wearable tech: Used for illumination and sensing in smart textiles.
Conductive Thread
Properties: Ability to conduct electricity, can be sewn into fabric. Use in wearable tech: Creating circuits within clothing without the bulk of wires.
Silver Fiber
Properties: Antimicrobial, conductive, and thermal conductivity. Use in wearable tech: Weave into fabrics to create antibacterial and conductive textiles for health and fitness tracking.
Nitinol
Properties: Shape memory alloy, superelasticity. Use in wearable tech: Used in components that change shape with temperature or stress.
Spandex
Properties: Highly stretchable, synthetic fiber. Use in wearable tech: Incorporated into smart clothing for a snug fit and allows integration of sensors.
E-ink
Properties: Low power consumption, high contrast, and sunlight readability. Use in wearable tech: Used in flexible displays integrated into clothing or accessories.
Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)
Properties: Lightweight, durable, plastic material. Use in wearable tech: Used for flexible circuit substrates and housings.
Memory Metals
Properties: Durable and can revert to a predetermined shape. Use in wearable tech: Used for clasps and frames in smart eyewear and accessories.
Photovoltaic Fabrics
Properties: Solar cells that can be woven or embedded in fabrics. Use in wearable tech: Used to harvest energy from sunlight to power wearable devices.
Silicone
Properties: Flexible, durable, resistant to temperature and moisture. Use in wearable tech: Commonly used for wristbands and protective cases.
Shape Memory Polymers
Properties: Ability to return to original shape after deformation. Use in wearable tech: Used for self-fitting apparel or responsive textiles.
Piezoelectric Materials
Properties: Generate electric charge in response to mechanical stress. Use in wearable tech: Harvesting energy from body movements.
Neoprene
Properties: Insulating, cushioning, water-resistant. Use in wearable tech: Used in protective cases and sportswear with integrated electronics.
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