Sustainable development of smart textiles: a review of ‘self-functioning’ abilities which makes textiles alive

Li, Li; Cheung, Tin Wai

doi:10.15406/jteft.2018.04.00133

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“…One prominent stream of innovation in this regard is self-functioning textiles. Self-functioning abilities-such as a photocatalytic self-cleaning coating which removes stains, bacteria, and odor by degrading dirt particles and organic substances [119], or a textile finish like Nano-Tex [104,120], which eliminates wrinkles-can help to reduce maintenance-related resource consumption including human effort, detergents, water, and energy [119]. Furthermore, self-healing textiles-conventionally developed by using a chemical coating finish of microcapsules, hydrogels, or other polymeric matrices-can repair torn surfaces with automatic self-repairing functions and thus extend the product life cycle [119].…”

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“…Self-functioning abilities-such as a photocatalytic self-cleaning coating which removes stains, bacteria, and odor by degrading dirt particles and organic substances [119], or a textile finish like Nano-Tex [104,120], which eliminates wrinkles-can help to reduce maintenance-related resource consumption including human effort, detergents, water, and energy [119]. Furthermore, self-healing textiles-conventionally developed by using a chemical coating finish of microcapsules, hydrogels, or other polymeric matrices-can repair torn surfaces with automatic self-repairing functions and thus extend the product life cycle [119]. While designers of smart clothes are encouraged to consider different and novel ways of reducing the environmental impact generated during the use phase, they should also consider how users can be educated about the correct maintenance, care, and repair practices, as it is important that they master these basic skills in order for the intended sustainability benefits to be fully realized.…”

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Sustainable Solutions for Wearable Technologies: Mapping the Product Development Life Cycle

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Wearable technologies involve the integration of technology into clothing or accessories to bring new functionalities for people on the move. Many examples of wearables are emerging, from simple fitness tracking watches to electronics deeply embedded into garments for multi-touch sensing and control for personal music players. Without careful development, wearables can have a negative impact on the environment due to increased production of electronic components, increased e-waste from abandoned devices, and increased energy usage. We examine environmental sustainability issues through a review of recent research and cases across three broad areas including the fashion industry, information and communications technology (ICT), and wearable technologies. In the analysis, we examine stages in the product life cycle and identify the unique issues for each sector, including the extraction of materials, production process, distribution of products, use, and disposal of products that have reached the end of their life. The findings are gathered as implications for design so that researchers, educators, designers, developers, and product managers will gain an overview of the issues related to environmental sustainability. Related examples of products and prototypes are provided to enable informed choices during the design and development of wearables that are more environmentally sustainable.

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Sustainable Solutions for Wearable Technologies: Mapping the Product Development Life Cycle

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Electrospinning process: fiber composition and applications

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Synthetic and Mineral Fibers, Their Composites and Applications

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Smart textiles: A toolkit to fashion the future

Ruckdashel

Venkataraman

Park

2021

Journal of Applied Physics

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Smart textiles are adaptive materials that use established textile methods to integrate multifunctionalities beyond apparels. Despite recent advancement, a significant gap exists between commercial needs and the academic state of the art. In this perspective, we aim to address the gap by (i) holistically investigating smart textile system operation, (ii) exploring production methods and materials for stimuli-responsive smart textiles, (iii) discussing key emerging application areas for stimuli-responsive textiles, and (iv) identifying markets, production techniques, and strategies for future development. Stimuli-responsive smart textiles rely on materials and processes to interact with the environment and wearer. Smart textile applications, such as assistive soft robotics, smart healing, and thermal comfort regulation, require textiles to meet the needs of form and function. Smart textile commercialization requires the identification of markets ready for adaptive textiles, wherein a smart phone or patch does not address the consumer needs. Interdisciplinary collaborations can focus efforts to the right applications, bridging the gap between academic research and product relevance, bringing smart textiles into the future.

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Sustainable development of smart textiles: a review of ‘self-functioning’ abilities which makes textiles alive

Abstract: In this review paper, smart textiles with the three 'self-functioning' abilities are generally introduced, i. Smart fabrics with 'self-cleaning' ability; ii. Smart textiles with 'self-healing' ability and iii. Smart textile apparels with 'self-thermoregulation' ability (Figure 1).

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Sustainable Solutions for Wearable Technologies: Mapping the Product Development Life Cycle

Electrospinning process: fiber composition and applications

Smart textiles: A toolkit to fashion the future

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