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Jessica Stanley^1,2, Phil Kunovski³, John A Hunt^4,5

¹Smart Wearable Research Group, Department of Engineering, Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, UK. jessica.stanley@ntu.ac.uk.

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Electrical Engineering
Wearable Technology

Background:

Stretchable electronics are crucial for wearable devices and electronic textiles (e-textiles) but face adoption challenges.
Existing stretchable electronics often use planar designs or complex materials, limiting widespread use.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel helical structure for creating highly stretchable electronic strips (e-strips).
To demonstrate the potential of this helical design for scalable and accessible e-textile applications.

Main Methods:

Flexible circuitry strips were twisted into helical ribbons around a stretchable core.
The helical e-strips were tested for stretchability, multi-axial bending, and durability.
LED and temperature sensing functionalities were integrated into helical e-strips.

Main Results:

The helical e-strips exhibited significant stretchability (30-50%) and multi-axial bending capabilities.
The helical structure effectively prevented buckling and damage during stretching.
Functional helical e-strips with LEDs and temperature sensors were successfully fabricated.

Conclusions:

The helical e-strip design offers a transformative and scalable approach to stretchable electronics.
This method utilizes accessible materials and standard processes, paving the way for practical e-textile integration.