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Loomia Technologies

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

12 July 2022

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Loomia's patented e-textile technology is a soft, flexible circuit technology that can be embedded into a wide variety of fabrics and surfaces. The technology can provide lighting, heating, and sensing functionalities, and boasts customizable components and a lightweight integration.

Loomia Technologies Partners with AFFOA to Develop Heated Handwear

CULVER CITY, Calif., U.S.: Loomia Technologies is partnering with Advanced Functional Fabrics of America (AFFOA) to develop highly tactile, heated handwear that could be applicable to both commercial/recreational and military customers.

For this collaborative project, Loomia will provide technology to be used in a heated glove insert, while AFFOA...
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