W5: Smart Textile
Blog 5 Smart Textile The textile industry is a large manufacturing industry that converts fibres into yarn, which is eventually transformed into fabric. It covers a range of sub-sectors, such as agricultural and chemical fibres, clothing, retail, and waste management (Farhana et al., 2022). Smart textiles, also known as e-textiles or electronic textiles, incorporate technology into fabric to provide additional functionality beyond regular clothes. These materials are able to sense, react, and adapt to surrounding stimuli, making them extremely adaptable and inventive (Comini, 2016). It combines advancements in materials science, electronics, and biotechnology to create textiles that not only enhance aesthetic appeal but also serve functional purposes. Figure 1: Smart Textile Device Application (Behera et al., 2024) Today’s smart textiles are making strides in various applications. From sports and fitness to healthcare, these fabrics monitor vital signs, track physical per...