The paper discusses the results of research concerning the formation of electroconductive transmission lines on textile substrates using the magnetron sputtering technique. The transmission lines developed can potentially be applied in clothing for emergency and security services to affect electrical connections between electronic elements incorporated in the garments. The time of metallic layer deposition and the type of substrate used was optimised in the study. The surface resistivity, resistance to bending and abrasion of the transmission lines obtained were tested. The tests demonstrated that it is possible to obtain electroconductive copper layers with a surface resistivity approximating 0.2 Ω by direct deposition on spun-bonded type polypropylene nonwoven.
In the paper a textile Vee antenna made through physical vapor deposition of metal on textile material is presented. It can accomplish a wider frequency bandwidth than that of the original Vee antenna made with the embroidering technique. Dependence of both impedance and radiation patterns of the antenna on various values of the technology parameters is investigated. The radiation pattern is examined both for free space and on-body locations.
The first part of the publication presents a substantively insightful literature study on the essence and effects of light waves on wound healing in living organisms, including the use of phototherapy in the treatment of the diabetic foot. A knitted textile dressing was designed and manufactured for phototherapy of patients with diabetes suffering from diabetic foot syndrome (DFS). The proposed solution is intended for the treatment of dermal tissues within the patient's foot affected because of diabetic disease at an early stage. Thus, the use of a knitted dressing with incorporated fiber optic structures and powered by a semiconductor laser emitting a 405 nm light wave from its entire surface would prevent further anomalies of the patient's tissues and help to avoid surgical intervention.
The article presents an analysis of preliminary research on the functionalisation of knitted fabrics in such a way that they can perform a therapeutic function and be used as a chromotherapy tool for children with autism. Knitted fabric with optical fibres comprisesan innovative approach to the topic of helping the sick and their families, where colour therapy treatment can be performed at home, following the recommendations of the attending physician or therapist.
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