Scientists have developed conductive cotton fabrics using graphene-based inksthat could lead to smart textiles and interactive clothes with applications ranging from healthcare to
the Internet of Things
. Wearable textiles-based electronics present new possibilities for flexible circuits, healthcare and environment monitoring, energy conversion and many
others. Cotton fabric is among the most widespread for use in clothing and textiles, as it is breathable and comfortable to wear, as well as being durable to washing. These properties also make it an
excellent choice for textile electronics. Researchers at the University of Cambridge in the UK and Jiangnan University in China, have devised low-cost, sustainable and environmentally-friendly method
for making conductive cotton textiles by impregnating them with a graphene-based ink.
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