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Smart E-Textiles: Overview of Components and Outlook.
Rebecca R Ruckdashel1, Ninad Khadse1, Jay Hoon Park1
1Department of Plastics Engineering, University of Massachusetts Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854, USA.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|August 26, 2022
Summary
This review explores electronic-based textiles (e-textiles), bridging academic and industry gaps. It details e-textile components, applications, and sustainable futures for smart fabrics.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Computer Science
- Textile Engineering
Background:
- Smart textiles, particularly electronic-based textiles (e-textiles), are of significant academic and industrial interest.
- A notable gap exists between academic research and commercial applications in the e-textiles field.
- Interdisciplinary collaboration across materials science, engineering, art, design, and computer science is crucial for e-textile advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To holistically investigate the constituents and evolution of e-textiles.
- To identify the specific needs and roles of various disciplines and sectors within the e-textile landscape.
- To address and bridge the identified gaps between academic and commercial e-textile development.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive review of e-textile components, including base fabrics, interconnects, sensors, actuators, computers, and power systems.
- Analysis of e-textile development across multiple scales: fiber, yarn, fabric, coatings, and embellishments.
- Examination of current applications, technological status, and future sustainability in e-textiles.
Main Results:
- E-textile components can be integrated at various textile scales, from fibers to finished fabrics.
- Key application areas include health monitoring, soft robotics, education, and fashion.
- The review highlights the potential for sustainable development in the e-textile field.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the academic-industry gap is vital for advancing e-textile innovation.
- A multidisciplinary approach is essential for overcoming current challenges in e-textile development.
- Future e-textile research should focus on sustainable practices and expanding applications across diverse fields.
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