olive colored tactical vest system with pouches, front and rear view MOLLE System 101: What It Is and How It Works The MOLLE system, short for Modular Lightweight Load-Carrying Equipment—is a standardized webbing design used…
Being hailed as the strongest material ever tested on this planet is impressive to say the least. Since its (re)discovery and isolation in 2004, graphene has worn that title with pride, beating out everything from…
It’s impossible to avoid these days – news about innovative and emerging wearable technology is everywhere. Fitbit, Apple Watch, and other wrist-worn devices remain the top contenders for fitness and consumer wearables, but the shift…
When someone mentions a “wearable”, people inevitably first think of a fitness tracker such as a Apple Watch or a Fitbit. And with good reason – these wrist-worn devices were created to integrate flawlessly into…
The use of cooling vests in the medical field has been on the rise as of late. We’re seeing (and making) vests outfitted with sensors that can read biometrics such as heart-rate analytics and concentration…
When developing wearable medical technology, the interaction between the device and the human body is critical. Material selection is a key factor, as it directly affects patient comfort, device accuracy, and regulatory compliance. With wearable…
In 2017, it was predicted that wearables would start moving away from wrist-based devices and into more specialized markets. One of the most significant sectors poised for this shift is healthcare. With advancements in wearable…
Smart textiles and wearable medical devices are becoming more commercialized and available as home healthcare solutions. These wearable medical devices often take the form of vests. The purpose of a medical vest always dictates the…
With the development of medical wearable diagnostic and analytic devices on the rise, so comes the rise of wearable medical therapy devices. These are devices that not only collect and analyze data, but also respond…
When designing a medical device for mass production and distribution, it is important to keep in mind that there is a more intensive process than the development, sourcing, and production. Before being put to use…