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Can e-textiles make their way into mass production?

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Imagine a future in which your garments are intelligent, expressive and transform the way you perceive and communicate with your environment. This is the promise of e-textiles. E-textiles could revolutionize healthcare, communication and our relationship with technology. However, their sustainable commercialization requires a comprehensive approach that involves scientific advancements and ethical and societal evaluation.

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The author gratefully acknowledges support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) career award (CBET-2047842).

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    Ramses V. Martinez

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Martinez, R. Can e-textiles make their way into mass production?. Nat Rev Electr Eng 1, 4–5 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s44287-023-00007-4

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