hitoe™
Toray has been involved in life sciences and medicine, centered around pharmaceuticals, medical products and bioengineering. Now it’s adding peripheral healthcare utilizing cutting-edge materials, to contribute to society through life innovations.
About hitoe™
“hitoe” is a performance material for collecting biosignals, which are weak electrical signals that we emit unconsciously from our bodies. These signals are collected in a stable manner without our being conscious of them being measured.
* “hitoe” is not a medical device.
Technology
“hitoe” is a highly conductive fabric that is made from knit nanofiber impregnated with a conductive polymer—a polymeric compound that conduct electricity.
Future
Clothing utilizing “hitoe” is comfortable and capable of measuring bioinformation for a long period, even during exercise. Its use is anticipated in various fields, taking advantage of these properties.