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How wearing smart textiles could transform health and safety for people with additional needs

A bra, a vest, a sock, a pillow and a pair of gloves might seem unlikely places to find technology tackling serious health, safety and communication problems. But at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), researchers are exploring how embedding sensors and electronic components into familiar textiles could help monitor changes in the body, provide vital warnings and communicate information through touch.