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Exploring Sustainable Approaches for Electronic Textile Products and Prototypes.

Nishadi Perera¹, Arash M Shahidi¹, Kalana Marasinghe¹

¹Nottingham School of Art and Design, Nottingham Trent University, Bonington Building, Dryden Street, Nottingham NG1 4GG, UK.

Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)

|September 14, 2024

Summary

This study introduces a method for assessing electronic textile (E-textile) sustainability. It analyzes E-textile components and their environmental interactions to guide responsible design and disposal.

Keywords:

electronic textiles (E-textiles)end-of-life reparability reusability smart textiles sustainability

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Area of Science:

Materials Science
Environmental Science
Product Design

Background:

The electronic textiles (E-textiles) sector is rapidly growing, integrating electronics into garments.
Despite increasing interest in textile sustainability, E-textile environmental impact and end-of-life management require significant attention.
The complex combination of diverse components in E-textiles poses challenges for responsible disposal.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the sustainability of electronic textiles (E-textiles) and their environmental impact.
To address the need for further research into E-textile sustainability and responsible end-of-life management.
To develop a practical framework for evaluating and improving the sustainability of E-textile products.

Main Methods:

A structured teardown analysis was performed on E-textile products.
Component interactions with the environment were mapped.
Kuusk's sustainable framework was applied to analyze sustainability strategies.

Main Results:

Identified key areas for improvement in commercial E-textile garments and prototype devices.
Demonstrated a systematic approach to evaluating E-textile sustainability from design to commercialization.
Provided a method to modify electronics-embedded textiles for enhanced longevity and reduced environmental impact.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a practical application of sustainability theories to E-textiles.
This research contributes to improving the environmental profile of E-textile products.
A holistic approach to E-textile sustainability, from design to disposal, is crucial for the industry's future.