Formosa Taffeta targets “next evolution” in smart thermal clothing
18/12/2017
It has been designed to allow the wearer to have more control over their temperature. This is achieved through a heating module attached to the garment, which can be controlled via Bluetooth from a smartphone.
The wearer is able to choose their desired temperature and the smart technology will ensure that this temperature is maintained within the garment. It will begin heating when the temperature drops and will stop heating once the pre-set temperature is reached. If the connection to the smartphone is lost, the temperature previously selected will be maintained.
“FTC’s launch of this smart thermal technology utilises advanced electronic printing techniques which is the result of two years’ collaboration with Dupont,” said James Lee, president of Formosa Taffeta. “We expect this new technology to bring momentum that would drive this industry into the next evolution.”
The company has said the key components of this technology are a “unique” membrane made by FTC and conductive circuits developed by DuPont’s Intexar smart clothing technology brand.
FTC has revealed it has already completed work on an automated production line which will allow the technology to be produced on a large scale.
The technology will be officially launched at the forthcoming ISPO exhibition in Munich (January 28-31, 2018).
Image courtesy of Formosa Taffeta.
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