Type of Publication: Article in Collected Edition

Introduction to Smart Textiles

Author(s):

Stefan Schneegass, Oliver Amft

Editor:

Stefan Schneegass, Oliver Amft

Title of Anthology:

Smart Textiles: Fundamentals, Design, and Interaction

pages:

1-15

Publisher:

Springer International Publishing

Publication Date:

2017

ISBN:

978-3-319-50123-9

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-50124-6_1

Citation:

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Abstract

This chapter introduces fundamental concepts related to wearable computing, smart textiles, and context awareness. The history of wearable computing is summarized to illustrate the current state of smart textile and garment research. Subsequently, the process to build smart textiles from fabric production, sensor and actuator integration, contacting and integration, as well as communication, is summarized with notes and links to relevant chapters of this book. The options and specific needs for evaluating smart textiles are described. The chapter concludes by highlighting current and future research and development challenges for smart textiles.