Materials for Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology are at the forefront of innovation, with potential applications spanning from healthcare to fashion, sports, and entertainment. As we advance toward a more interconnected world, these materials are enabling the development of textiles and devices that interact with the environment and the human body in dynamic ways. Whether for monitoring health conditions, improving athletic performance, or creating futuristic fashion, smart textiles and wearable technologies are reshaping industries.

At the Global Conference on Materials Science and Advanced Manufacturing (MSAM – 2026), this session will focus on the latest advancements in materials and technologies that are revolutionizing the field of smart textiles and wearables. We will explore the integration of sensors, conductive fibers, and responsive materials that enable fabrics to collect, process, and transmit data, thus paving the way for next-generation wearable technologies.

We invite submissions and expert talks on:

• Conductive Fibers and Polymers for Smart Textiles: Exploring the role of conductive fibers and polymers in the development of smart textiles. These materials allow textiles to conduct electricity, enabling applications such as health monitoring, sensors, and communication embedded directly into fabrics.

• Textiles with Embedded Sensors for Health Monitoring: Discussing the integration of wearable sensors into fabrics for continuous health monitoring. Topics will include innovations in biosensing materials that track vital signs like heart rate, temperature, and oxygen levels, as well as the materials' performance and comfort.

• Shape Memory Alloys in Wearable Technology: Examining the use of shape memory alloys (SMAs) in wearable technologies. These materials can change their shape in response to stimuli such as temperature, which can enable smart fabrics that adjust to the body’s needs, such as regulating thermal comfort or adapting to different environments.

• Flexible and Stretchable Materials for Wearable Electronics: Investigating the development of flexible and stretchable materials that are key to creating comfortable, durable, and functional wearables. This session will cover materials such as stretchable conductors, electroactive polymers, and soft electronics used in wearable health devices and smart clothing.

• Nanomaterials in Smart Textiles: Delving into the role of nanomaterials like graphene, carbon nanotubes, and nanocomposites in enhancing the performance of smart textiles. These materials can provide unique properties such as flexibility, strength, conductivity, and thermal management, making them ideal for a variety of wearable applications.

• Smart Fabrics for Environmental Sensing and Interaction: Focusing on the development of smart fabrics that can interact with their environment, such as fabrics that change color in response to temperature or light or those that can monitor pollution levels or humidity. These innovations offer real-time environmental data collection and adaptive responses.

• E-Textiles and Energy Harvesting: Exploring e-textiles that not only perform traditional textile functions but also harvest energy. This includes fabrics integrated with solar cells, piezoelectric materials, or thermoelectric materials to convert mechanical energy or heat into electrical energy, making garments self-sufficient in energy supply.

• Wearable Haptic Feedback Systems for Virtual Reality (VR): Discussing the use of wearable haptic feedback systems that allow users to feel tactile sensations while interacting with virtual environments. This session will cover smart textiles and soft robotics used in VR suits and augmented reality applications.

• Smart Textiles for Sports and Performance Wear: Exploring materials designed for sports performance and athletic wear, such as textiles that can monitor physical activity, provide real-time feedback, or enhance comfort and performance. Topics will include sweat-wicking materials, temperature-regulating fabrics, and compression garments that improve circulation and muscle support.

• Bioelectronics and Smart Wearables for Healthcare: Examining the use of bioelectronics in wearable devices for continuous monitoring of medical conditions. This includes devices for diabetes management, cardiovascular health, and neurological monitoring, integrating biosensors with advanced textiles to improve patient care.

• Integration of IoT in Wearable Smart Fabrics: Investigating the role of the Internet of Things (IoT) in creating connected smart fabrics that exchange data with other devices. This session will cover the development of smart textiles with integrated IoT sensors for applications in healthcare, fitness tracking, personal safety, and smart home technologies.

• Sustainable Materials for Smart Textiles: Focusing on the environmental impact of materials used in smart textiles. Discussions will include the use of biodegradable and recycled fibers, eco-friendly polymers, and sustainable manufacturing processes to reduce the environmental footprint of wearable technology.

• Electromagnetic Shielding in Wearable Tech: Addressing the challenges of electromagnetic interference (EMI) in wearable technologies and smart textiles. This session will explore materials with electromagnetic shielding properties to ensure that wearables function optimally without interference from external electromagnetic sources.

• Textile-Based Energy Storage for Wearable Devices: Exploring textile-based energy storage solutions like fiber-based batteries and supercapacitors that can store and power wearable devices. This session will cover the integration of energy storage solutions directly into garments for continuous power supply.

• Smart Textiles for Military and Defense Applications: Examining how smart textiles are being developed for use in military and defense applications, including fabrics that provide stealth capabilities, biometric monitoring, and integrated communication systems for soldiers in the field.

• Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Smart Textiles: Focusing on the advanced manufacturing processes, such as 3D knitting, laser cutting, and screen printing, that enable the mass production of smart textiles and wearable technologies. The session will address challenges in scaling production while maintaining performance and quality.

• Ethics and Privacy Concerns in Wearable Technologies: Discussing the ethical and privacy issues related to the use of smart textiles and wearables. Topics will include data security, informed consent, and regulation in the collection and use of personal data from wearable health devices.

This session will bring together leading experts in materials science, electronics, and wearable technology to discuss the innovations and future trends in smart textiles and wearables. With applications ranging from healthcare to sports and entertainment, the materials developed today will shape the way we interact with technology in the future.

Join us at MSAM – 2026 to explore the transformative potential of smart textiles and wearable technology!