Open AccessIntelligent Textiles and its applications: An overview
Author(s) -
Satish Khatak
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
international journal of modern trends in science and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2455-3778
DOI - 10.46501/ijmtst0609s11
Subject(s) - clothing , wearable computer , wearable technology , context (archaeology) , electronics , internet of things , human–computer interaction , computer science , intelligent sensor , architectural engineering , engineering , embedded system , wireless sensor network , electrical engineering , computer network , paleontology , archaeology , biology , history
Intelligent wearable clothing can be seen as textiles that possess the capability of sensing and respondingto environmental changes. The clothing sense the physical activity of the person and his environment,monitor and analyze it, and accordingly attempts to respond in most appropriate manner. Intelligenttextiles are laced with embedded electronics sensors and other circuitry into fabric thereby resultingin smart outfits capable of an array of diverse applications. Intelligent textiles find applications in defensesectors, railways, firefighters, police, skydivers, sports-persons and other professional activities. The aim ofthis study is to highlight the protective applications of wearable intelligent textiles and their significance inthe present context.