Where Nature Meets Nano - Edinburgh Festival Guide

Can smart materials help make you fitter or faster? While there’s no denying that natural talent and dedicated training put an athlete on the path to success, technology plays an increasingly important role. From lightweight footwear to high-tech swimsuits, technical textiles and smart fabrics are making their mark. Join Keith Dingwall from Strathclyde’s Institute of Nanotechnology and experts from the Scottish Academy of Fashion for the latest on wearable technology, nano materials and techno threads. Where will it go from here and how are Scottish companies leading the field? Supported by: Sporting Chance Initiative