Even if it meant for sensor technology would enable materials 'the sense of the environment around them and respond to that environment.'
Finest Australian merino wool of about 18 microns has been used for the garments.
The CSIRO had carried out wearer trials and the reaction to the product was positive with the patients feeling blissful even while wearing it for 24 hours.
Smith and Nephew who are international manufacturers of wound management products have supported the well turned-out textile research and they will maintain that support through to the next stage, acknowledged Robin.