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ArticleSensors (Basel, Switzerland)2024

Study of a Narrow Fabric-Based E-Textile System-From Research to Field Tests.

Paula Veske-Lepp, Bjorn Vandecasteele, Filip Thielemans, Vera De Glas, Severine Delaplace, Bart Allaert, Kurt Dewulf, Annick Depré, Frederick Bossuyt

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Article in Sensors (Basel, Switzerland), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Paula Veske-LeppCentre for Microsystems Technology (CMST), Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), Ghent University, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Gent, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0002-3793-9877
Bjorn VandecasteeleCentre for Microsystems Technology (CMST), Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), Ghent University, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Gent, Belgium.
Filip ThielemansCentre for Microsystems Technology (CMST), Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), Ghent University, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Gent, Belgium.
Vera De GlasApparel Division, Group SIOEN Industries, SIOEN NV, Fabriekstraat 23, 8850 Ardooie, Belgium.
Severine DelaplaceApparel Division, Group SIOEN Industries, SIOEN NV, Fabriekstraat 23, 8850 Ardooie, Belgium.
Bart AllaertCenter of Technology Connect Group (CTC), Bargiestraat 2, 8900 Ieper, Belgium.
Kurt DewulfCenter of Technology Connect Group (CTC), Bargiestraat 2, 8900 Ieper, Belgium.
Annick DepréElasta Ind., Textielstraat 15, 8790 Waregem, Belgium.
Frederick BossuytCentre for Microsystems Technology (CMST), Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), Ghent University, Technologiepark 126, 9052 Gent, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0003-3350-9295

Funding

Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship - VLAIO HBC.2020.2346
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Electronic textiles (e-textiles) are a branch of wearable technology based on integrating smart systems into textile materials creating different possibilities, transforming industries, and improving individuals' quality of life. E-textiles hold vast potential, particularly for use in personal protective equipment (PPE) by embedding sensors and smart technologies into garments, thus significantly enhancing safety and performance. Although this branch of research has been active for several decades now, only a few products have made it to the market. Achieving durability, reliability, user acceptance, sustainability, and integration into current manufacturing processes remains challenging. High levels of reliability and user acceptance are critical for technical textiles, such as those used in PPE. While studies address washing reliability and field tests, they often overlook end user preferences regarding smart textiles. This paper presents a narrow fabric-based e-textile system co-developed by engineers, garment and textiles' manufacturers, and firefighters. It highlights material choices and integration methods, and evaluates the system's reliability, sustainability, and user experience, providing comprehensive insights into developing and analyzing e-textile products, particularly in the PPE field.

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durabilitye-textilesuser-acceptancewearabilitywearables

Identifiers

PMID39066022
PMCPMC11281243

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