Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology

Jane McCann (Edited by), David Bryson (Edited by)

9781845693572, Elsevier Science

Hardback, published 27 February 2009

492 pages
23.4 x 15.6 x 2.9 cm, 0.88 kg

Smart clothes and wearable technology is a relatively novel and emerging area of interdisciplinary research within the fashion, textile, electronics and related industries. This book provides a comprehensive review of the end-user’s requirements and the technologies and materials available for the design and production of smart clothing.

Part one looks at the design of smart clothing and wearable technology including the emergence of wearable computing, end-user requirements, and the design process from fibre selection to product launch. Part two examines the general requirements for merging of a range of textile structures with technology and communications for wearable technologies. Part three reviews the types of production technologies available for the development of smart clothing, including garment construction and fabric joining, and the final part discusses the application of these new technologies in smart clothing products and their presentation to consumers.

Smart clothes and wearable technology is a unique and essential reference source for researchers, designers and engineers developing textiles and clothing products in this cross-disciplinary area. It is also beneficial for those in the healthcare industry and academics researching textiles, fashion and design.

Part 1 The design of smart clothing and wearable technology: The emergence of wearable computing
Types of smart clothes and wearable technology
End-user based design of innovative smart clothing
The garment design process for smart clothing: From fibre selection through to product launch
Designing smart clothing for the body. Part 2 Materials and technologies for smart clothing: The influence of knitwear on smart wearables
Woven structures and their impact on the function and performance of smart clothing
Nonwovens in smart clothes and wearable technologies
Sensors and computing systems in smart clothing
The application of communication technologies in smart clothing
Power supply sources for smart textiles. Part 3 Production technologies for smart clothing: Garment construction: cutting and placing of materials
Developments in fabric joining for smart clothing
Digital embroidery techniques for smart clothing
Developments in digital print technology for smart textiles
Environmental and waste issues concerning the production of smart clothes and wearable technology. Part 4 Smart clothing products: Smart clothing and wearable technology for the health and well-being market
Smart clothing for the ageing population
Smart clothing and disability: Wearable technology for people with arthritis
Wearable technology for the performing arts
Branding and presentation of smart clothing products to consumers.

Subject Areas: Steam engines [TGBN1], Textile & fibre technology [TDH]