Smart Clothes and Wearable Technology

Smart clothing and wearable technology is a relatively novel and emerging area within the fashion and textile industry. Part 1 of the book assesses the design of smart clothing and wearable technology. Topics include the design process from fibre selection through to product launch. Part 2 examines the materials and technologies for smart clothing, such as the use of nonwovens and sensors in clothing. Part 3 reviews production technologies available for the development of smart clothing. Themes such as developments in fabric joining and digital print technology are reviewed. Part 4 concludes with a discussion of a range of smart clothing products.