The R&D within Smart Textiles is divided into applied basic research, as well as thematic experimental research on one side, and commercial as well as need-driven R&D projects on the other. The research cooperates with the companies to a great extent and the company-driven projects are being supported by research competence within different areas when needed.

We strive to create excellence and success for our partners; the innovative small business and the big international concern. We support them to be able to strive forward and to increase their growth.

Our commission is to create a toolbox consisting of resources and tools for collaboration and success. We shall simplify and give our partners guidance and support to use the innovations system for growth. The experimental R&D and company-driven projects we have today show examples of how we work.

Technology Lab (STTL)

The purpose with Smart Textiles Technology Lab (STTL) is to gather the technical research within Smart Textiles and to work for a joint environment around researchers, Doctoral students and Master students. STTL is built initially in collaboration with University of Borås (THS [the Swedish School of Textiles] and IH [the Engineering School]), Swerea IVF, SP and Chalmers (Material and Production technique, Polymer material and composites). The work within STTL is operated in close relation to Chalmers Research School, Material Science. These parties have worked together within Smart Textiles since 2006 with focus on developing material, especially electro active material.

Design Lab (STDL)

STDL coordinate thematically experimental research within the design area and is initially built up in collaboration with THS, Interactive Institute and Chalmers/GU (D&IT interaction design dep.). We create a studio environment established upon THS. The work within STDL is also run close together with Chalmers Research School Human-Technique-Design.