Insoles provide resistance to ground reaction forces and comfort during walking. In this study, a novel weft-knitted spacer fabric structure with inlays for insoles is proposed which not only absorbs shock and resists pressure, but also allows heat dissipation for enhanced thermal comfort.

A novel spacer fabric with a weft-knitted structure of silicone tube and foam inlays is proposed for use in insoles to alleviate in-shoe pressure, reduce moisture and enhance thermal comfort. The material variables, including the diameter of the spacer yarn, type of inlaid material and net wrap and spacer pattern have been systematically investigated.

Fitting the human body for different purposes such as flexible electronics and functional garments can be a challenging task. Pressure garments are used to treat hypertrophic scars (HSs)pr. However, they have often failed to provide consistent pressure during joint movement.

Multifunctional woven cotton fabric was successfully fabricated. The difference of coating methods and effect of pretreatment with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) on the properties of prepared functional fabrics are evaluated.

The conductivity and sensing stability of yarn-based strain sensors are still challenges when it comes to practical applications. To address these challenges, surface engineering of polyurethane (PU) yarn was introduced to improve its surface hydrophilicity for better deposition of MXene nanosheets in its dispersion.

Sports bras are an essential apparel for active women, but may exert excessive pressure that negatively affects thermoregulation, thermal comfort and wear sensation.