Radiofrequency (RF) coil elements and arrays for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in accordance with embodiments of the invention are disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, a coil element for MRI comprises a fabric a coil pattern fixed to the fabric, the coil pattern comprising cut conductive cloth and being capable of receiving radiofrequency (RF) signals from a human body a tuning component attached to the coil pattern and capable of adjusting frequency of the coil element and an electrical component coupled with the coil pattern, the electrical component capable of transmitting data received at the coil element.
