Fitting the human body for different purposes such as flexible electronics and functional garments can be a challenging task. Pressure garments are used to treat hypertrophic scars (HSs)pr. However, they have often failed to provide consistent pressure during joint movement.

Multifunctional woven cotton fabric was successfully fabricated. The difference of coating methods and effect of pretreatment with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) on the properties of prepared functional fabrics are evaluated.

The conductivity and sensing stability of yarn-based strain sensors are still challenges when it comes to practical applications. To address these challenges, surface engineering of polyurethane (PU) yarn was introduced to improve its surface hydrophilicity for better deposition of MXene nanosheets in its dispersion.

Sports bras are an essential apparel for active women, but may exert excessive pressure that negatively affects thermoregulation, thermal comfort and wear sensation.

Studying the in-shoe microclimate of older individuals is important for enhancing their foot comfort and preventing foot diseases. However, there is a lack of scientific work that explores the thermo-physiological wear comfort of older individuals with different footwear.

In-depth analyses of foot surface measurements upon weight bearing are crucial to understand how the dorsal and plantar surfaces of the foot deform during motion to enhance the fit of footwear, which is particularly important for diabetic patients with stringent fit requirements to redistribute the plantar weight forces.