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S5:E5 Smart Fabrics Saving Lives: Wearable Tech Innovator - Ayumu Mitera
First Aired: March 28, 2019
Runtime: 28 min
The global boom in wearable technology has seen one traditional Japanese textile maker is in the spotlight with smartphone-linked garments that monitor wearers' heart rate and other data, with applications in sports, healthcare, and industry. Since taking over the family business in 2014, CEO Ayumu Mitera has revived the ailing firm's fortunes through world-leading silver metalized fibers. Find out more about the benefits these unique textiles are bringing to the elderly, epileptics, and more.