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Introduction to Smart Fabrics and Wearable Technology
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Author(s): Isha Gupta (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus, India), Deepika Rawat (Raj Kumar Goel Institute of Technology, India), Chaitali Bhowmik (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus, India), Monika Bansal (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus, India)and Nishi Jain (Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies - Technical Campus, India)
Copyright: 2026
Pages: 30
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Next-Generation Electronic Textiles and Conductive Materials for Smart Wearables
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Pranshu Saxena (Bennett University, India), Mandeep Singh (Bennett University, India), Sanjay Kumar Singh (University School of Automation and Robotics, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, East Delhi, India)and Mamoon Rashid (Bahrain Polytechnic, Bahrain)
DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4287-0.ch001
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Abstract
This chapter explores the exciting area of smart fabrics and wearable technology, where regular clothing is combined with electronic part. As electronics become smaller and more flexible, their integration into textiles opens up new possibilities in health monitoring, fitness tracking, communication, and even fashion. Smart fabrics create functional clothing that can sense and respond to changes in the environment or the wearer's body. Wearable technology is rapidly growing due to the increasing demand for real-time data and personalized user experiences. This chapter explores the basic concepts behind smart fabrics, including the materials used, the methods of embedding electronic components, and the types of applications that benefit from these innovations. It also highlights the role of conductive materials in enabling seamless integration without compromising the comfort and flexibility of the fabric. The chapter aims to make the reader familiar with the core ideas and spark interest in advanced developments in this growing domain.
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