The Use of Smart Textiles in the Healthcare Space: Towards an Improvement of the User-Patient Experience

This article explores the role of smart textiles in transforming healthcare environments into spaces that prioritize patient well-being. We will examine the advantages of smart textiles in healthcare settings, such as the real-time monitoring of vital signs through connected clothing. Additionally, we will introduce metadesign as a design approach that considers the interactions between users, healthcare environments, and technologies to create fulfilling experiences. By combining the advanced features of smart textiles with a patient-centered metadesign approach, it becomes possible to create care spaces that cater to patient needs. The objective of this article is to present the integration of metadesign in the design of smart textiles as a process aimed at enhancing the quality of the patient user experience. In this process, we will emphasize the collaborative approach and embrace technological innovation to harness the potential for ongoing improvement and provide users with high-quality experiences. Lastly, we will underscore the significance of adopting a multidimensional approach to evaluate the impact of smart textiles on the patient user experience.

Classification of Preparation Methods and Wearability of Smart Textiles

In recent years,smart textiles have attracted the attention of scholars from all walks of life,but there is an imbalance between functionality and usability,which affects their marketization process.Firstly,five representative smart textiles are introduced and their respective wearability is described around preparation methods.Secondly,it is concluded that the preparation methods of smart textiles can be divided into two categories:fiber methods and finishing methods.The fiber methods refer to making smart fibers into smart textiles.Textiles made by fiber methods are breathable and feel good in the hand,but the mechanical properties are influenced by the production equipment,and the process cost is high.The finishing methods refer to the functional finishing of ordinary textiles.Although the finishing method is simple and convenient,it may reduce the comfort of the textile.Finally,applications and new research in various fields of smart textiles are presented with promising prospects.It is anticipated that this review will serve as a theoretical basis for future research and development of smart textiles.Researchers are expected to create new technologies to overcome the tension between functionality and usability,as well as to increase user comfort and convenience.

Techniques of the Smart Textile Utilization as Soilless Board in Vertical Cultivation

Vertical cultivation is the most important method in the future spatially in smart agriculture systems. The fourth different thickness soilless textile was used as the board to cultivate water-cress (Eruca Sativa). The vacuum pump model VRI V3 Dual Stage Vacuum Pump was constructed and used in the preliminary experimental test. It’s run to measure the water content and water absorption percentage for soilless board under lab conditions. Different tests were evaluated for the absorption sample after elapsed time 0.08, 0.17, 0.25, 5, 24 and 120 hours. Soilless board textile with thickness 32 mm, 26 mm, 21 mm and 16 mm made from the following material: woven fabric of Cotton. The four mattresses of smart textile as soilless vertical cultivation, measuring 40 cm width 60 cm length were created;it has filler from soft sawdust, a mixture of red (beech) and white (Swedish) wood. The result of preliminary test illustrated that the soilless board may be able to keep the amount of water for more than 72.3% after 5 days from edit water to soilless board. The soilless smart with 32 mm thickness gave highly growths of water-cress compared with the other smart mattress.

Shape Memory Polymers and Their Applications to Smart Textile Products

A review is presented in this paper on Shape Memory Polymers (SMPs) and their applications to smart, particularly textile products. Different kinds of SMPs developed by researchers around the world, characteristics of SMPs and their applications, particularly to smart textiles are summarized. Current situations and potential application areas as well as future developments of smart textiles with shape memory polymers are discussed.

Advances in luminescent fibers for interactive smart textiles

Recent advancements in luminescent fibers are transforming textiles by inte-grating lighting and display functionalities into fabrics for applications such as health monitoring,dynamic displays,and adaptive camouflage.Active electro-luminescent fibers,powered by electric fields,enable tunable light emission,while passive photoluminescent fibers rely on photoluminescence or tribolumi-nescence to emit light.Although challenges remain in achieving uniform lumi-nescence and ensuring durability,breakthroughs in materials science,structural engineering,and system integration are addressing these issues.Innovations such as chipless electroluminescent textiles and thermally drawn photoluminescent fibers highlight significant progress,pointing toward a future where clothing fa-cilitates health monitoring and dynamic interaction,advancing natural human–machine interfaces.

Robust,Breathable and Flexible Smart Textiles as Multifunctional Sensor and Heater for Personal Health Management

Smart textiles with high sensitivity and rapid response for various external stimuli have gained tremendous attentions in human healthcare monitoring,personal heat management,and wearable electronics.However,the current smart textiles only acquire desired signal passively,regularly lacking subsequent on-demand therapy actively.Herein,a robust,breathable,and flexible smart textiles as multi-function sensor and wearable heater for human health monitoring and gentle thermotherapy in real time is constructed.The composite fiber as strain sensor(CFY@PU)was fabricated via warping carbon fiber yarns(CFY)onto polyurethane fibers(PU),which endowed composite fiber with high conductivity,excellent sensitivity(GF=76.2),and fantastic dynamic durability(7500 cycles)in strain sensing.In addition,CFY@PU can detect various degrees of human movements such as elbow bending,swallowing and pulse,which can provide effective information for disease diagnosis.More surprisingly,weaving CFY@PU into a fabric can assemble highly sensitive pressure sensor for remote communication and information encryption.Warping CFY onto Kevlar would obtain temperature-sensitive composite fiber(CFY@Kevlar)as temperature sensor and wearable heater for on-demand thermotherapy,which provided unique opportunities in designing smart textiles with ultrahigh sensitivity,rapid response,and great dynamic durability.

Thermochromic Silks for Temperature Management and Dynamic Textile Displays

Silks have various advantages compared with synthetic polymer fibers,such as sustainability,mechanical properties,luster,as well as air and humidity permeability.However,the functionalization of silks has not yet been fully developed.Functionalization techniques that retain or even improve the sustainability of silk production are required.To this end,a low-cost,effective,and scalable strategy to produce TCSs by integrating yarn-spinning and continuous dip coating technique is developed herein.TCSs with extremely long length(>10 km),high mechanical performance(strength of 443.1 MPa,toughness of 56.0 MJ m−3,comparable with natural cocoon silk),and good interfacial bonding were developed.TCSs can be automatically woven into arbitrary fabrics,which feature super-hydrophobicity as well as rapid and programmable thermochromic responses with good cyclic performance:the response speed reached to one second and remained stable after hundreds of tests.Finally,applications of TCS fabrics in temperature management and dynamic textile displays are demonstrated,confirming their application potential in smart textiles,wearable devices,flexible displays,and human–machine interfaces.Moreover,combination of the fabrication and the demonstrated applications is expected to bridge the gap between lab research and industry and accelerate the commercialization of TCSs.

Preparation of Color-Changing Textile with pH Indicators Produced by Sol-Gel Method

Smart textile was developed in this paper,which could change color according to the p H value, meanwhile keep the flexibility,breathability,light weight and large cover of textiles. In this study p H sensitive fabrics were prepared by sol-gel method with two common p H indicators methyl red( MR) and bromocresol green( BCG). The finished textiles present different halochromic behaviors with different dyeing methods. The oragic-inoragnic network,identified by Fourier transformed infrared spectrum( FTIR) and solid state nuclear magnetic resonance( NMR),plays a key role in holding stability against leaking,and the cell viability keeps pace with the leaking process. The interaction between the gel matrix and indicators depends on the charges and size of guest molecules.

Fabrication of High Toughness Silk Fibroin/Tungsten Disulfide Nanoparticles Hybrid Fiber and Self-Heating Textile by Wet Spinning|

Traditionally,silkworm silk has been used to make high-quality textiles.Nevertheless,various wastes from silk-worm silk textiles that are no longer used are increasing.which is also causing considerable waste and contam-ination.This issue is causing widespread concern in countries that use more silk.Regenerated silk fibroin(RSF)fibers have been shown to be fragile and tender,which prohibits RSF from being widely used as a structural com-ponent.Therefore,enriching the function of silk and enhancing the RSF mechanial properties are important directions to expand the comprehensive utilization of silk products.In the present research,wet spinning was used to create a series of RSF/tungsten disulfide(WS_(2))nanoparticles(NPs)hybrid fiber having distinct WS_(2) nanoparticles concentrations.It was discovered that the temperature of hybrid fibers containing 0.8 wt%RSF/WS_(2) nanoparticles might climb from 20.4℃ to 85.6℃in 1 min and 108.3℃ in 10 min after being exposed to simulated sunlight for a period of one minute and ten minutes.It also had certain antibacterial activity and thermal stability.Fabrics created by hand mixing had outst anding photothermal characteristics under natural sunlight.Further-more,adding WS_(2) nanoparticles might increase the tensile properties of hybrid fibers,which could be caused by the reality that the blending of WS_(2) nanoparticles inhibited the self-assembly of sheets in RSF reaction mixture in a dosage dependent way,as evidenced by the fact that RSF/WSz nanoparticles hybrid fibers had lesser β-sheets material,crystalline nature,and arystalline size.The above performance makes the RSF/WS_(2) nanoparticles hybrid fbers promising candidates for application in photothermal fabrics as well as military dothing.

Textile-Based Capacitive Pressure Distribution Measurement System for Human Sitting Posture Monitoring

Flexible pressure monitoring device can help correct the sitting posture and prevent health problems(e.g.,deformity of spinal column and musculoskeletal disease).Currently,most measurement systems hinder their wide applications owing to the high cost or low accuracy.In this study,a flexible sitting pressure measurement system was proposed based on a textile-based capacitive pressure sensor array in order to measure sitting pressure distribution simply and conveniently.The capacitive pressure sensor array is sandwich structure composed of a high-density sponge layer and two electrode array fabrics,which possesses high resolution(2.26 sensors/cm2),high sensitivity(0.701 kPa-1)and fast response(≤35 ms).It is worth noting that the raw materials of the sensing fabric include commercialized copper sheets and polyester yarns.The as-prepared pressure measurement system can accurately measure the pressure distribution nephogram for sitting posture analysis.The sitting pressure of 10 volunteers was measured and six types of posture were distinguished clearly.

基于smart AGENT的纺织企业竞争情报智能采集方法

对纺织企业竞争情报归属权离散、时空离散、价值离散等特点及分布现状进行了系统的分析,提出应用smartAGENT进行编程,达到快速有效的internet定位,实现使用者快速找到特定的纺织企业竞争情报信息地址,获取相关的纺织企业竞争情报信息.

基于CiteSpace的智能纺织服装产品研究进展

为揭示智能纺织服装的研究现状、热点和趋势,以CNKI数据库和WOS数据库中2012—2022年的相关文献为研究对象,采用CiteSpace可视化分析软件绘制知识图谱,分析智能纺织服装产品在国家、机构、作者方面的分布现状及合作情况,对研究热点和前沿趋势进行梳理。结果表明,2012—2022年,CNKI数据库发文量稳步上升,WOS数据库发文量快速增长且中国学者发文量较多;CNKI数据库研究合作强度较低且以东华大学和江南大学为主体;WOS数据库合作关系密切,研究集中度和合作强度大;CNKI数据库研究方向更注重应用和设计模式,WOS数据库则更注重电子元件制造和智能纤维与面料的开发;健康检测、变色肌理、仿生设计、生物材料、可穿戴应变等是目前智能纺织服装领域的前沿热点,电子元件制造、智能纤维及面料智能化研究是未来智能纺织服装领域研究的热点及趋势。

织物基电致变色电极

针对用于电致变色织物的电极不能满足织物舒适性和透气性的要求,本文选用导电银纱线为电极,实验结果表明导电银纱线性能可以更好地满足织物的舒适性和透气性,选用5根纱线并排穿入织物的连接方式电致变色性能好。实验以白色纯棉平纹机织布为基底,碳酸丙烯酯高氯酸锂溶液为电解液,聚3,4-乙烯二氧噻吩:聚苯乙烯磺酸盐为电致变色层,用电化学工作站进行测试,并从电极材料、导电纱线连接方式、导电纱线排布密度方面对影响电致变色性能的因素进一步分析。

软体机器人在服装领域的应用进展

软体机器人由可变形材料制成,具有柔顺性高、适应性强等优势,现已成为机器人领域的研究热点,并在加速服装智能化进程中发挥重要作用。为促进软体机器人技术与服装领域的融合发展,根据当前软体机器人的研究进展,聚焦于软体机器人关键技术,总结其在制作材料、制作方法、驱动方式及控制与建模4个方面的研究现状;对软体机器人在纺织面料抓取与转移、上肢辅助及下肢辅助服装上的应用情况进行综述。研究认为:可利用智能软材料和微加工技术实现控制元件微型化;结合织物性能特点提高面料自动抓取与落料精度;可穿戴软体机器人在优化设备技术性能的同时,要对整个人机系统进行持续评估和迭代开发,提高人机交互便捷性,以促进软体机器人行业与服装领域的深度融合。

面向个性化健康医疗的智能纺织品研究进展

为推进智能纺织品在个性化健康医疗体系中的深入研究和实际应用,推动当前以医院或诊所为中心的集中、被动式公共卫生医疗体系向未来以主动、预防、个性化、定制化和智能化为特征的新健康管理模式转变,首先介绍了智能纺织品的概念特征和功能属性,然后针对主动传感机制,详述了常见智能纺织品的电响应原理及其制备方式和各自优缺点。其次,介绍了智能纺织品在个性化健康医疗系统中的潜在应用,主要涵盖了体征体态监测、智能化诊断、个性化治疗和辅助康复训练等健康管理方面。最后,针对个性化健康医疗智能纺织品迈向大规模应用道路中的关键性挑战,对其优先发展方向和潜在解决方案做出了展望。

军用防护服发展现状与趋势

军用防护服在军事作战和应急救援中发挥着重要作用,因而对其特殊环境下的防护性能提出了更高的要求。从防护服的色彩、面料、结构3个方面介绍军用防护服的主要功能,其中,面料是军用防护服的核心组成部分,直接关系到防护能力和作战效能,高性能纤维材料在军用防护服中已得到广泛应用。结合研究现状,提出未来军用防护服的发展趋势,将聚焦于高性能纤维材料、智能可穿戴材料和环保材料的综合应用,进而为军用防护服设计的系统研究提供一定的参考。

智能背景下机器学习在柔性应变传感器中的应用研究进展

为深入研究智能纺织品中柔性应变传感器的发展,探讨了其在检测人体运动轨迹、力学/声学特征以及各类生理指标信息方面的应用,着重阐述了机器学习在提升整个柔性应变传感系统性能方面的作用。通过系统综述最新研究进展,旨在深化对机器学习在基于智能纺织品的柔性应变传感器领域应用的理解。介绍了几种常见柔性应变传感器的原理结构和相关研究,并概述了与柔性应变传感器阵列相结合的先进机器学习算法;系统分析了基于智能纺织品的柔性应变传感器结合机器学习在不同领域中的最新研究,强调了在柔性应变传感器中使用机器学习的益处;最后针对基于智能纺织品的柔性应变传感器结合机器学习的应用所面临的挑战以及如何提升整个传感系统的实用性进行展望,以期能够推动机器学习在柔性智能可穿戴领域的广泛应用,从而进一步推动智能材料与智能纺织品的发展。

水凝胶复合织物的研究进展

水凝胶复合织物是一种由水凝胶材料与纺织材料结合而成的复合材料。水凝胶复合织物作为一种新兴的复合材料,在近年来引起了广泛关注。这种材料融合了水凝胶和纺织材料的优势,具有独特的特性和广泛的应用前景。本文在对水凝胶复合织物的制备方法及其在环境治理、淡水资源再生、生物医学、功能和智能纺织品等领域的应用进行综述的基础上,提出:增强力学性能,优化材料的配比,降低制备的成本以及推动其规模化生产是水凝胶复合织物材料未来的重要发展方向。

基于纳米铯钨青铜制备个人热管理智能纺织品

文章以多巴胺与纳米铯钨青铜(Cs_(x)WO_(3)NPs)对蚕丝织物进行表面修饰,制备了一种新型的个人热管理智能纺织品Cs_(x)WO_(3)/PDA蚕丝织物。FT-IR结果表明,多巴胺与铯钨青铜表面改性对蚕丝织物二级结构无显著影响。光照测试表明,Cs_(x)WO_(3)/PDA蚕丝织物比空白织物上升迅速:在红外光照射50 s后,其温度迅速上升至60℃,在3 min内比空白组高出40℃;在太阳光照射下,其在10 min内温度高出空白织物近15℃,且经过多次水洗循环后,光热转换性能仍能保持在95%以上。该策略为光热材料在智能纤维中的个人温度调节的实际应用提供了途径。

基于光栅动画图案合成光纤织物的设计及其实现

通过光栅原理将动态画面用于织物设计时,易出现织物的双层结构复杂、色彩难以精准控制等问题,提出基于光栅动画图案合成原理设计动态图案光纤织物,利用提花工艺将光纤和纱线织造成图案织物,使用发光二极管作为光源,通过热塑管将其分别与聚合物光纤耦合连接,利用发光控制器,使得二极管依次间隔发光,显示相邻动作的静态图案。还分析了合成图片个数、切分用光栅细度、分组发光频率等对图案动态效果的影响。以光纤和棉纱为原料,采用提花织机设计和织造聚合物光纤织物,结果表明:当以直径为0.25 mm的聚合物光纤作为最小发光单元时,5帧数合成的光纤发光织物能够同时兼顾动画呈现的识别度和流畅度;间隔条纹宽度在0.25 mm时,动态效果呈现时,物体轮廓越清晰;当发光频率为0.2 s时,其呈现的动态效果最好。该思路开拓了织物上动态图案呈现的全新实现方法。