Morphing materials Current shape-changing fibers have pitfalls that have largely prevented them from being incorporated into textiles beyond laboratory settings. One fiber, known as a shape-changing ...

Smart textiles from liquid crystal elastomer fibers can now be melted down and reknitted with nearly identical shape-shifting performance. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Smart textiles built from liquid crystal ...

(Nanowerk News) Instead of needing a coat for each season, imagine having a jacket that would dynamically change shape so it becomes more insulating to keep you warm as the temperature drops. A ...