Opportunities · 01Wearable Antenna and Sensor Integration
290 papers19.1% of this theme group
Opportunities focus on embedding antennas and electrodes into fabrics for health monitoring and communication.
Textile (144) · Antenna (30) · Wearable computer (91) · Electrode (20)
A multifunctional wearable E-textile <i>via</i> integrated nanowire-coated fabrics
Design and validation of an e-textile-based wearable system for remote health monitoring
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Opportunities · 02Fiber‑Optic Biosensing Textiles
266 papers17.5% of this theme group
Research explores optical fiber and Bragg grating technologies for real‑time physiological sensing in clothing.
Wearable computer (115) · Fiber Bragg grating (21) · Textile (115) · Optical fiber (22)
Smart Textiles with Biosensing Capabilities
Smart Textile-Based Interactive, Stretchable and Wearable Sensors for Healthcare
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Opportunities · 03Smart Sportswear and Wearable Tech
232 papers15.3% of this theme group
Papers propose designs that merge architectural engineering with wearable technology for performance apparel.
Textile (117) · Architectural engineering (40) · Clothing (32) · Wearable technology (33)
A Naturally Integrated Smart Textile for Wearable Electronics Applications
Smart Textiles and Wearable Technologies for Sportswear: A Design approach.
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Opportunities · 04Nanocomposite Energy‑Harvesting Textiles
231 papers15.2% of this theme group
Studies highlight nanomaterials enabling self‑powered, thermally adaptive, and multifunctional smart fabrics.
Nanotechnology (57) · Nanocomposite (21) · Composite material (51) · Carbon nanotube (20)
Functional Nanofibre: Enabling Material for the Next Generation Smart Textiles
Multipurpose Smart Textile with Integration of Efficient Energy Harvesting, All‐Season Switchable Thermal Management and Self‐Powered Sensin
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Opportunities · 05High‑Performance Functional Textile Manufacturing
223 papers14.7% of this theme group
Research identifies nanotech routes to create durable, dye‑resistant, and multifunctional polyester fabrics.
Textile (111) · Pulp and paper industry (12) · Dyeing (13) · Polyester (14)
Nanotechnology – a new route to high-performance functional textiles
Designing multifunctional textile fashion products
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Opportunities · 06Human‑Centric Textile Interaction Design
150 papers9.9% of this theme group
Works investigate craft‑based, educational, and HCI approaches to make e‑textiles more accessible.
Human–computer interaction (27) · Craft (13) · Mathematics education (10) · Textile (57)
Wearable E-Textiles Using a Textile-Centric Design Approach
A Review of E-Textiles in Education and Society
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Opportunities · 07Durable Conductive Coatings for E‑Textiles
124 papers8.2% of this theme group
Papers present new conductive yarns and mounting techniques for robust, long‑lasting smart garment components.
Electrical conductor (98) · Composite material (51) · Textile (55) · Coating (18)
Electronic Component Mounting for Durable E-Textiles: Direct Soldering of Components onto Textile-Based Deeply Permeated Conductive Patterns
A Novel Elastic Conductive Yarn for Smart Textile Applications
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