Energized Fabrics Could Keep Soldiers Warm and Battle-Ready in Frigid Climates (IMAGE)

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Energized Fabrics Could Keep Soldiers Warm and Battle-Ready in Frigid Climates

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High-tech fabric intended for gloves and other military clothing contains silver mesh (silver nanowires or 'AgNW') that could be heated to keep soldiers warm, while a hydrogel layer would absorb sweat.

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US Army Natick Soldier Research Development and Engineering Center

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