COVID Catalysts | Innovation in wearable tech and e-textiles could give us anti-viral protection

Henry Yi Li, Chair of Textile Science and Engineering at The University of Manchester, says ‘smart fabrics’ will be critical in helping to safeguard us from COVID-19. Professor Yi Li says advanced materials and fabrics will help radically improve PPE while support the development of wearable devices and other smart medical clothing. Wearable technology, he says, will soon have a vital role to play in “detection, testing and diagnosis” during the pandemic. View all our flash lectures and find out more on our COVID Catalysts web page: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/beacons/covid-catalysts/ Advanced materials is one of five key areas of research focus at The University of Manchester. Our research beacons shine a light on Manchester's pioneering discoveries, interdisciplinary collaboration and cross-sector partnerships which are helping to tackle some of the biggest global challenges facing the planet. Find out more about our advanced materials research: https://www.manchester.ac.uk/research/beacons/advanced-materials/