Examination and Evaluation of Design within the Field of Intelligent and Functional Textiles and Garments
Subject Areas : Application of Textile Products in other Sciences and Disciplines
1 - Department of Textile and Polymer Engineering, Yazd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Yazd, Iran
Keywords: smart clothing, wearable, Internet of Things, electronic textiles,
Abstract :
The term "smart material" was initially coined in Japan in 1989. The primary example of a material recognized as a smart textile was silk thread. In the past few years, due to technological advancements, market growth, and the introduction of new types of fibers, the garment industry has transitioned from a traditional approach to one of industrialization. Clothes are no longer solely used for protection or concealment. They enhance and enrich one's quality of life. Not only have technological innovations brought about a fresh wave of textile production and consumer habits but have also affected various sectors, including medicine and the military. The innovative fibers and textiles have proven so cost-effective in certain situations that industry experts and owners prefer them over other alternatives. Wearable sensors can offer significant data regarding an individual's well-being, detecting potential risks and exposing dangers within their surroundings. Technology is omnipresent, encompassing our lives and gradually integrating into our existence.
Hence, intelligent garments aim to combine elements of style, technology, user interaction, user satisfaction, data protection, design, and scientific knowledge to create innovative technologies that can predict and fulfill wants and preferences. Presently, the swift merging of textiles and electronics allows for the extensive and seamless integration of sensors into fabrics, and the creation of conductive threads. A new era for the retail industry is anticipated with the possibility of smart fabrics that can interact with smartphones, enabling the processing of various biometric data like heart rate, temperature, breathing, stress, movement, acceleration, and hormone levels. In this study, the primary prerequisites for creating smart garments integrated with the Internet of Things are analyzed, alongside the potential influence of these garments on business models in the future. A worldwide IoT structure is put forward, illustrating the key types and elements of IoT wearables and intelligent garments, examining their primary necessities, and investigating some of the most recent smart clothing applications. This paper studies the historical and current aspects of smart clothing to offer recommendations for upcoming developers who aim to create a network where clothing can be linked similarly to other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This network is referred to as the Internet of Smart Clothing.
The term "smart material" was initially coined in Japan in 1989. The primary example of a material recognized as a smart textile was silk thread. In the past few years, due to technological advancements, market growth, and the introduction of new types of fibers, the garment industry has transitioned from a traditional approach to one of industrialization. Clothes are no longer solely used for protection or concealment. They enhance and enrich one's quality of life. Not only have technological innovations brought about a fresh wave of textile production and consumer habits but have also affected various sectors, including medicine and the military. The innovative fibers and textiles have proven so cost-effective in certain situations that industry experts and owners prefer them over other alternatives. Wearable sensors can offer significant data regarding an individual's well-being, detecting potential risks and exposing dangers within their surroundings. Technology is omnipresent, encompassing our lives and gradually integrating into our existence.
The term "smart material" was initially coined in Japan in 1989. The primary example of a material recognized as a smart textile was silk thread. In the past few years, due to technological advancements, market growth, and the introduction of new types of fibers, the garment industry has transitioned from a traditional approach to one of industrialization. Clothes are no longer solely used for protection or concealment. They enhance and enrich one's quality of life. Not only have technological innovations brought about a fresh wave of textile production and consumer habits but have also affected various sectors, including medicine and the military. The innovative fibers and textiles have proven so cost-effective in certain situations that industry experts and owners prefer them over other alternatives. Wearable sensors can offer significant data regarding an individual's well-being, detecting potential risks and exposing dangers within their surroundings. Technology is omnipresent, encompassing our lives and gradually integrating into our existence.
Hence, intelligent garments aim to combine elements of style, technology, user interaction, user satisfaction, data protection, design, and scientific knowledge to create innovative technologies that can predict and fulfill wants and preferences. Presently, the swift merging of textiles and electronics allows for the extensive and seamless integration of sensors into fabrics, and the creation of conductive threads. A new era for the retail industry is anticipated with the possibility of smart fabrics that can interact with smartphones, enabling the processing of various biometric data like heart rate, temperature, breathing, stress, movement, acceleration, and hormone levels. In this study, the primary prerequisites for creating smart garments integrated with the Internet of Things are analyzed, alongside the potential influence of these garments on business models in the future. A worldwide IoT structure is put forward, illustrating the key types and elements of IoT wearables and intelligent garments, examining their primary necessities, and investigating some of the most recent smart clothing applications. This paper studies the historical and current aspects of smart clothing to offer recommendations for upcoming developers who aim to create a network where clothing can be linked similarly to other Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This network is referred to as the Internet of Smart Clothing.
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