Electronic Textiles - Woodhead Publishing Textiles by Tilak Dias Hardcover

Book Synopsis

The integration of electronics into textiles and clothing has opened up an array of functions beyond those of conventional textiles. These novel materials are beginning to find applications in commercial products, in fields such as communication, healthcare, protection and wearable technology. Electronic Textiles: Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology opens with an initiation to the area from the editor, Tilak Dias. Part One introduces conductive fibres, carbon nano-tubes and polymer yarns. Part Two discusses techniques for integrating textiles and electronics, including the design of textile-based sensors and actuators, and energy harvesting methods. Finally, Part Three covers a range of electronic textile applications, from wearable electronics to technical textiles featuring expert chapters on embroidered antennas for communication systems and wearable sensors for athletes.

Review Quotes

"...gives developers in the textile industry and research in the near future an overview of all developed textile-based sensors in different application areas." --Asian Technical Textiles

"A three part authoritative guide on electronic textiles this key reference title covers fibres, yarns and fabrics the create wearable sensors, embroidered antennas and more." --Apparel Magazine