Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology
Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology by Jane McCann, published by Elsevier Science on August 15, 2022, is a comprehensive exploration of the design process, material selection, and garment construction for smart clothing. This second edition builds on the previous work, emphasizing a design-led approach that integrates wearable technologies into textiles, making them more accessible to a broader audience. The book spans 626 pages and is presented in English, providing valuable insights into the evolving landscape of smart textiles.
Readers will find a detailed examination of hybrid processes that enhance both the functionality and aesthetics of smart clothing. The text includes case studies that illustrate best practices and highlight potential challenges in real-world applications. Additionally, it addresses the differences between testing and design for smart versus traditional garments. New chapters cover textile processes such as knit, weave, print, and embroidery, specifically for smart clothing and footwear, while also discussing the implications of end-of-life and disposal for these innovative technologies.
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Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology, Second Edition focuses on the design process, material selection, garment construction, and new production techniques for smart clothing. Building on the success of the previous edition, this book brings wearable technologies ever closer to market with its design-led approach to the integration of technologies into textiles. This design-led, cross-disciplinary approach to the development of hybrid processes ensures that results are both attractive and usable to wider audiences. The book will also help designers adapt their product development processes in response to novel textile and garment manufacturing technologies.
Case studies showing best practices and warning of pitfalls help the reader develop applications and products in the real world. The differences between testing and design for smart and traditional clothes are also discussed.
- Features new chapters on textile processes including knit, weave, print and embroidery for specialist Smart Clothing and footwear applications, as well as for personal protection
- Provides an update on current applications and investigates possible future developments in the integration of technology into clothing
- Raises important issues around end-of-life and disposal of smart clothing and wearable technologies
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