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Sweden. Research, development and commercialisation of three-dimensional weaving technologies for high-performance technical applications in composites reinforcement, ballistic protection and medical implants. Extensive technical information. Technology brochures on PDF files.

Spain. Research and education institute, focused on technical textiles and radiofrequency identification systems. Applied research and development of properties, manufacturing processes, application possibilities and limitations of smart textiles. English, Spanish and Catalan.

Italy. Commercial company, conducting contract research and development on electronic textiles, wearable computing, and multi-functional garments. Technology descriptions and technical information. English and Italian.

Switzerland. Electronics laboratory of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, active in packaging, electronics, computing technologies and opto-electronics. Research into wearable computing and electronic textiles.

Poland. Government institute dedicated to research, development and production of bulletproof textile products and automotive protection systems, and fire-retardant clothing.

European Union funded project to improve the safety and efficiency of emergency workers by empowering them with wearable sensing and transmission systems that monitor their health, activity, position and environment. Links to related projects and partners.

Canada. University of Alberta's Human Ecology Department research facility, involved the development of dynamic models of heat and moisture transfer in high heat flux environments, and to address simultaneously the conflicting phenomena of protection and comfort of protective clothing.

Sweden. Cooperative project of government, industry and academia, involved in fundamental and applied research and development of technical textiles and wearable technologies. List of research projects. Links to partner sites and textile innovation studios. English and Swedish.

USA. Independent technology market research and consulting firm, specializing in industrial and information technology, electronics and communication. Research and development of smart fabrics, interactive textiles and wearable clothing based computers.