First piezoelectric fabrics for wearable devices.

The article discusses the polylactic acid (PLA) fibre- and carbon-fibre based piezoelectric fabrics comprising of a piezoelectric poly-L-lactic acid (PLLA) and carbon fibre electrode that scientists in Japan have developed, believed to be the world's first piezoelectric fabrics for wearable devices. Topics cited include the fabrics' potential benefits, their sensing function, and the next steps of polymer and textile specialist Teikin Ltd. and Professor Yoshiro Tajitsu from Kansai University.