Name: Hema S
Reg No: 21ETIS411017
Programme: B. Tech in ISE
Introduction to Smart Textiles
1 What are Smart 2 Where are Smart
Textiles ? Textiles Used ?
Smart textiles incorporate • Healthcare
advanced materials and • Sports and Fitness
embedded technologies to • Energy and Sustainability
provide enhanced • Fashion and Entertainment
functionalities beyond • Military and Defense
traditional clothing. • Home and Lifestyle
3 Why is it used?
Smart textiles are crucial because they seamlessly integrate
technology into everyday life, offering innovative solutions for health
monitoring, sustainable energy generation, and enhanced comfort.
They address global challenges like healthcare accessibility and
environmental sustainability while paving the way for futuristic,
multifunctional clothing that combines style with utility.
Clothing for Smart Textiles
1. Wearable Health Monitoring Sytsem
2. Energy Harvesting Smart Textiles
Wearable Health Monitoring System
A smart textile designed to monitor vital health
parameters such as heart rate, respiration, and
temperature in real time.
o Hexoskin Smart Shirt
o Sensoria Smart Socks
o OMSignal Clothing
Pros:
o Real-time health tracking for better fitness and health management.
o Early detection of medical issues, enabling timely intervention.
o Non-invasive and convenient for daily use.
Cons:
o High cost of acquisition and maintenance.
o Potential data privacy and security concerns.
o Requires regular charging and calibration for accuracy.
Energy-Harvesting Smart Textiles
Co Smart textiles that generate, store, and use energy
through integrated technologies like photovoltaic cells
or piezoelectric materials.
o Solar-Powered Jackets
o Piezoelectric Fabrics
o Thermoelectric Textiles
Pros:
o Eco-Friendly: Utilizes renewable energy sources like
sunlight and body movements, reducing environmental
impact.
o Convenient: Enables portable power generation for small
devices, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
o Innovative: Combines advanced technology with textiles
for futuristic applications.
Cons:
o Weather-Dependent: Solar-based systems require
consistent sunlight for efficiency.
o Durability Issues: Components can degrade with
frequent use or washing.
o High Cost: Production involves expensive materials and
technology, limiting mass adoption.
Debate on the Need for
Smart Textiles
o Instead of relying on bulky medical devices, smart textiles provide
easy, wearable solutions for continuous health monitoring and early
diagnosis.
o Rather than depending on non-renewable energy sources, energy-
harvesting textiles use renewable energy like sunlight or motion,
supporting a greener future.
o Instead of traditional clothing, smart textiles bring added features
like self-heating and phone charging, making daily life more efficient.
o Rather than basic designs, smart textiles combine style and
technology, allowing for creative and functional clothing.
