Energy from fabric cientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have developed a stretchable and waterproof fabric that turns energy generated from body movements into electrical energy. A crucial component in the fabric is a polymer that, when pressed or squeezed, converts mechanical stress into electrical energy. It is also made with stretchable elastane (spandex) as a base layer and integrated with a rubber-like material to keep it strong, flexible and waterproof. In a proof-of-concept experiment, the team from NTU showed that S tapping on a small piece of the new fabric generated enough electrical energy to light up 100 LEDs. Washing, folding and crumpling the fabric did not cause any performance degradation, and it could maintain stable electrical output for up to five months. The scientists envision that their prototype could be woven into T-shirts or integrated into the soles of shoes to collect energy from the body's smallest movements, piping electricity to mobile devices. Researchers from Nanyang Technological University have developed a fabric that turns body movements into electrical energy. Photo: NTU Discover Stimpson Products Celebrating 170 Years Visit Booth #2611 to Win a Stimpson 405 Bench Press* How to Enter to Win Your Very Own 405 Bench Press * Visit Stimpson's booth #2611 during the IFAI Expo. * Speak with a Stimpson team member and drop your business card into the drawing bowl. * After the IFAI Expo, 1 (one) business card will be selected as the winner. * Winners will be notified by email and telephone and can select the grommets and die set for their 405 bench press. * *No purchase necessary. Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received. ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFIED * ROHS * REACH * DFARS COMPLIANT Eyelets | Grommets & Washers | Hole Plugs | Snaps | Attaching Equipment @stimpsonco StimpsonCo | SpecialtyFabricsReview.com 17 1515 S.W. 13th Court Pompano Beach * FL 33069 * Phone (954) 946-3500 webstore.stimpson.com Grommets & Washers Snap Sets Eyelets Hole Plugs Attaching Machineryhttp://webstore.stimpson.com http://www.SpecialtyFabricsReview.com