A historical review of the development of electronic textiles
- Submitting institution
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Nottingham Trent University
- Unit of assessment
- 32 - Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
- Output identifier
- 2- 697067
- Type
- D - Journal article
- DOI
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10.3390/fib6020034
- Title of journal
- Fibers
- Article number
- fib6020034
- First page
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- Volume
- 6
- Issue
- 2
- ISSN
- 2079-6439
- Open access status
- Compliant
- Month of publication
- May
- Year of publication
- 2018
- URL
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- Supplementary information
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- Output has been delayed by COVID-19
- No
- COVID-19 affected output statement
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- Forensic science
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- Criminology
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- Interdisciplinary
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- Number of additional authors
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2
- Research group(s)
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C - Fashion and Textiles Research Centre
- Proposed double-weighted
- No
- Reserve for an output with double weighting
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- Additional information
- This work provides a historical overview of the major developments in electronic textiles (E-textiles). The paper summarised journal articles, patents, and other information in the public domain to create a one-stop review of the development of E-textiles. This differs from other academic accounts that typically only focus on academic developments, and often focus on a particular area of E-textiles. A heavy focus on the academic literature is problematic, as this will not provide a comprehensive overview of E-textile development given the significant contributions driven by industry.
This holistic approach to the material makes it a significant resource for designers in both academia and industry that would like to develop an understanding of E-textiles; for example Art and Design postgraduate students. The review has been written in an accessible way to allow it to be useful for people from different backgrounds.
The review showed that electronics can be integrated into textiles, where integration can be achieved by either attaching the electronics onto the surface of a textile; adding the electronics at the textile manufacturing stage; or integrating the electronics at the yarn stage. Methods of integration can have an influence on the textiles properties, such as the drapability of the textile. For completeness the review discussed current market trends in the sector and potential future developments.
- Author contribution statement
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- Non-English
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- English abstract
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