As part of the Computational Fashion series of programs, Eyebeam features a diverse group of designers and scientists working in cutting-edge textile research and production. From nanoparticles to circuit boards, technology is woven into the very fabric of the things we wear, creating clothing more responsive to changing needs and conditions. Encouraged in part by collaborations between academic and industrial partners, "smart textiles" are beginning to enter the consumer market to improve the properties of a garment, whether it be heating, diffusion of vitamins through the fabric, weather resistance or communication. These emerging developments are reshaping both the materials and electronics of the human body.

Presenters:
Bryce Beamer, Apparel Prototyping and Development, adidas Wearable Sport Electronics
Geneviève Dion, assistant professor and director of the Shima Seiki high-tech laboratory, Drexel University
Juan Hinestroza, associate professor of fiber science and director of the Textile Nanotechnology Laboratory, Cornell University
Becky Stern, Director of Wearable Electronics, Adafruit Industries
Moderated by Dr Sabine Seymour, Senior IT Fashion Advisor and Founder of Moondial.

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