Researchers from Singapore and China have developed a process for producing threads for clothing with electronic functions. Until now, there has been one hurdle when implementing electronics in tissue: the semiconductors tend to crack during the production process.
The fiber produced can withstand the pressure that exists at a depth of 3,000 meters, it can also be used for underwater applications. The study takes "a big step toward integrating microcomputers into everyday clothing," said Xiaoting Jia and Alex Parrott from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg.