Developer of integrated smart textile systems Sensatex is ready for the Beta launch of its SmartShirt System. The SmartShirt System makes it possible to remotely monitor a wearer's movement, heart rate, and respiration rate in real-time through a patented nanotechnology conductive fibre grid that is seamlessly knitted into the material of the fully washable shirt.

Possible uses for the system include training support for athletes, remote monitoring for first responders, hazard materials workers, and soldiers in action.

The light, breathable, cotton fabric has fully integrated conductive fibres that create connectivity to acquire and transfer analogue physiological signals to a small personal controller. The controller digitises the data signals and wirelessly transmits them to a remote location where the data is received for monitoring.

Field testing of the SmartShirt System is planned for later this year. Sensatex is also testing a one-lead EKG band and a SmartBra that would employ the same system to remotely monitor vital signs.