Transforming Fabrics into Smart Systems with Printed Electronics

01 November 2025: Touchwaves is Pioneering Next-Generation Wearables that Close the Gap between Human Performance and Technological Innovation.

Imagine your uniform or training gear not just being worn, but thinking, sensing and adapting with you. That’s what printed electronics in textiles are making possible. Here’s why this tech is getting a lot of attention in defense and sports.

Enhanced Functionality
Fabrics can now act like wearable systems , tracking vital signs, managing temperature or giving real-time feedback to boost focus, recovery and performance.

Flexibility & Durability
Printed circuits on TPU films move naturally with the body and keep working even under extreme conditions, whether it’s a pilot suit or high-intensity training gear.

Seamless Integration & Comfort
Because the electronics are printed directly onto soft, flexible materials, the result is lightweight and comfortable, no rigid parts, no bulk.

Cost-Effective & Scalable
Thanks to roll-to-roll production, smart textiles can be made efficiently and at scale, making wearable innovation practical for real-world use.
From flight decks to sports arenas, printed electronics are redefining what performance gear can do.

Touchwaves is a TNO spin-off pioneering next-generation wearables that close the gap between human performance and technological innovation. We fuse human-centered haptics, textile-integrated biosensors, and intelligent data insights to help people perform at their best under pressure, from fighter pilots to elite athletes and patients in care.

Sensors & Printed Electronics
Touchwaves fuses printed electronics and textile-integrated sensors to monitor key bio-signals like HR, HRV, BR, and SpO. Our patented, stretchable design enables soft, lightweight wearables that deliver real-time feedback to optimize oxygen uptake and enhance performance; scalable, comfortable, and ready for mission-critical use.

Frequently Asked Questions ..
How does the Touchwaves vest work ?
The vest uses integrated textile biosensors and haptic feedback to monitor vital signs (SpO, heart rate and HRV) and deliver real-time breathing guidance. Designed to enhance cognitive focus, physical performance, and recovery under pressure.

Is the vest washable and comfortable to wear ?
Yes. The vest is lightweight, stretchable, and machine-washable. Our printed electronics and sensors are seamlessly embedded into textiles, ensuring comfort even under uniforms or sports gear.

https://www.touchwaves.io/