Avoiding dangerous gases could soon be as easy as checking your wristwatch, thanks to a new type of thread. Avoiding dangerous gases could soon be as easy as checking your wristwatch, thanks to a new type of thread. The smart thread has color-changing capabilities that alert to dangerous gasesWHAT IS GAS-DETECTING SMART THREAD? The thread can be worn by people working in the oil and gas industry who are at risk of explosions. By sealing dyes inside the threads using a polymer, clothing made from the material is able to be washed and reused without affecting its performance.

Source: Daily Mail April 04, 2019 17:48 UTC