QUS – BODY CONNECTED

QUS smart textiles, offering high wearing comfort and 100% washability, enable the monitoring of vital signs such as heart rate, respiratory rate, and movement data to provide insights into a person’s stress level, fatigue, and overall fitness.

These precise data points can save lives in both military and civilian applications, help prevent accidents, support tactical decision-making, reduce stress, and improve physical performance. After the digitalization of machines, vehicles, weapon systems, and more, the human being — the most valuable of all resources — is once again moving into focus.

sanSirro GmbH combines innovative textile technology with the needs of modern athletes and professional users such as the military, emergency services, and more.

Our mission: is to revolutionize the way people measure and optimize their performance through smart clothing—while also protecting them from overload and injury.		Our vision: High-performance sports and workwear that goes far beyond traditional clothing.

QUS has established itself as a leading provider of intelligent, wearable technology, proving that smart textiles offer real added value far beyond the realm of sports. Thanks to our dual-use approach, we are setting new standards across a range of industries – from professional sports teams to the military and healthcare sectors.

Our key milestones:

	Innovation Leadership: QUS developed the world’s first washable smart textile capable of accurately capturing real-time body data such as heart rate and respiratory rate – validated through ECG and spirometer measurements.
	Strong Partnerships: Collaborations with renowned companies like Rheinmetall and other major defense firms highlight the potential of our technology for mission-critical applications.
	Proven Use in Professional Sports: Football clubs already rely on QUS as a validated solution for performance and health monitoring of their athletes.
	Successful Market Launch:Our technology has proven itself in real-world applications and offers a clear competitive advantage over conventional wearables.
	Awards:QUS was honored with the Red Dot Design Award – a testament to our innovative product design and technological excellence.

With these achievements, we are well-positioned to continue expanding our market leadership and enter new application areas.

The market for wearable sensor technology faces several key challenges that have so far limited its progress:

Fragmented Solutions: Many existing wearables provide inaccurate or incomplete data and cannot be integrated into professional systems.		Limited Scope of Application: Most sensors are designed for specific purposes, such as sports or medicine, while a universally applicable solution is lacking.
Comfort & Usability: Conventional measuring devices are often uncomfortable, intrusive, or require complex handling – a problem for athletes, soldiers, and emergency services alike.		Reliability & Validation: Many current systems deliver insufficient or inaccurate values, making their use in safety-critical environments difficult.
Market Access & Acceptance: Implementing new technologies in regulated markets such as the military is challenging and requires validated, proven solutions.

QUS addresses these challenges with a fully integrated, validated, and universally applicable smart textile solution that captures precise vital signs – seamlessly, reliably, and without limitations in usability.

QUS offers a revolutionary answer to the challenges in the field of wearable sensor technology: a smart textile system that measures vital signs in real time – precisely, comfortably, and with versatile applications.

Seamless Integration: Unlike conventional wearables, QUS is integrated directly into textiles and delivers highly precise data without the need for intrusive devices on the body.		Dual-Use Technology: The QUS solution is suitable for both professional sports and safety-critical applications in the military, occupational safety, and other high-risk areas.
Expandability with Third-Party Sensors: In addition to the existing sensor technology, we are open to integrating further third-party sensors, such as temperature sensors, to maximize the range of applications.		Validated Precision: Our sensors have been tested using ECG and spirometry and meet the highest scientific standards.
Maximum Comfort: The fully washable textile solution is comfortable to wear and requires no additional handling. Moreover, our technology can be integrated into existing gear and equipment.		Top Security Standards: QUS complies with all relevant safety and data protection requirements, even for military applications. Our technology meets the highest encryption and security protocols to protect sensitive data.
Data-Driven Decision Making: Whether for performance optimization in sports, overheating prevention in the military, or health monitoring – QUS provides essential data for smarter and safer decisions.

With this technology, QUS sets new standards in intelligent vital sign monitoring – reliable, versatile, and without compromise.

The QUS business model is fundamentally focused on B2B clients. This means that QUS does not sell directly to end customers but collaborates with partners across various markets and application areas such as sports, military, and occupational safety. These partners are either already well established in their respective markets or have the ability to rapidly gain new market share due to their business model.

QUS builds its business on three main pillars:

1. Sale of Textiles and Hardware

The core of the QUS product portfolio is the smart textile or, in special cases, just the textile sensor technology, which can be integrated into almost any garment. The textiles are typically sold directly (rental models are possible). In continuous use scenarios – such as in military applications – an average of 5 garments per person is expected, usually replaced every 3 years. Each user also requires an on-board unit (OBU electronics), which is sold alongside the garments.

2. Sale of Software

The core of the software offering is the QUS Bodydata Platform, complemented by the QUS Dashboard. If customers choose not to host their data directly with QUS (e.g., military clients), the Bodydata Platform and Dashboard are offered as a white-label software package. Additionally, custom software adaptations are billed separately.

3. Recurring Revenue

QUS charges annual license fees per user for access to the QUS Bodydata Platform. If the platform is hosted by the customer, annual maintenance fees also apply. For specific applications, QUS offers a data-driven business model: “Vitaldata as a Service.”

The global market for smart textiles is growing rapidly: from USD 795 million (2014) to USD 1.3 billion (2017) and is expected to reach USD 41.4 billion by 2032.

QUS fills a critical gap across three key industries:

Military: Increasing investments in soldier monitoring for performance optimization and health surveillance.	Occupational Safety: Rising demand for technologies that help reduce accidents and health risks.	Sports: Ongoing digitalization and advanced performance analytics are driving the need for precise vital monitoring.

QUS is currently focusing on three key markets:

Military	Occupational Safety (e.g., emergency services)	Team Sports

The goal is to form competent partnerships, both regionally and internationally, with companies that hold a strong position in their respective market and application areas.
This is especially important in the military sector, where collaboration with companies that already supply a nation’s armed forces is highly advantageous. QUS is also involved in various military research projects, which allow direct access to the respective armed forces and foster valuable contacts in addition to collaborative innovation.

Partner contacts are established either through targeted direct outreach or by attending trade shows and conferences. For example, QUS has exhibited alongside Rheinmetall at major defense expos such as Eurosatory and Enforcetec.

Targeted press and media coverage supports these marketing activities.

Our pricing strategy is designed to remain competitive while ensuring profitability. Pricing is volume-based, with tiered pricing offered for different order quantities (e.g., 10, 50, 100, 500, 1,000, 10,000 units). Below is an overview of the various pricing models:

Textiles:

• Volume-based pricing for standard and military models (e.g., per order quantities of 10/50/100/500/1,000/10,000 pieces)
• Rental options: Annual rental with a minimum term of 5 years, including replacement or repair due to wear and tear (excluding vandalism)
• Additional options: Extra sizes, special cuts, individual branding customizations

Electronic Devices:

• Standard and military models (OBU1 and QUS Live Communication Device): Volume-based pricing depending on order quantity
• QUS Team Sport Case for alternative data collection: Pricing upon request, volume-based
• Custom solutions for data transmission and storage available

Software, Service & Support:

• QUS Backend: No setup fee when hosted via QUS servers. One-time fee for installation on client’s own servers
• Maintenance fees: Tiered based on the number of users
• QUS Coach: One-time customization fee plus ongoing maintenance charges

Military Applications:

• Textiles and electronics: Volume-based pricing, including adaptations for specific requirements (e.g., interfaces, military use)
• Backend installation on military servers: One-time setup fee
• Maintenance fees: Higher than standard applications to meet additional requirements

Sales are conducted directly to companies and public authorities. To maximize customer retention, we offer tailored service packages that include regular feedback loops, allowing us to continuously optimize both our pricing strategy and the services offered. Success is measured through customer satisfaction, repeat order rates, and market growth.

The Minds Behind QUS:

Hannes Steiner – CEO and Founder

Christoph Kauer – Managing Director / COO

Maximilian Seidel – Investor

Supporters:

Jonathan Tah

Lucas Auer