DESIGN METHODOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE STUDIES OF A FLEXIBLE ELECTROTEXTILE SURFACE

KAYACAN O., KAYACAN Ö., BULGUN E., Eser B., Pamuk M.

AUTEX RESEARCH JOURNAL, vol.15, no.3, pp.153-157, 2015 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 3
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1515/aut-2015-0013
  • Journal Name: AUTEX RESEARCH JOURNAL
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.153-157
  • Keywords: Electro-textiles, conductive yarns, flexible electronics, in-use performance
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The smart textiles' concept has to develop products based not only on design, fashion and comfort but also in terms of functions. The novel electro-textiles in the market open up new trends in smart and interactive gadgets. 'Easy to care and durability' properties are among the most important features of these products. On the other hand, wearable electronic knitwear has been gaining the attention of both researchers and industrial sectors. Combining knitting technology with electronics may become a dominant trend in the future because of the wide application possibilities. This research is concerned primarily with the design methodology of knitted fabrics containing electrically conductive textiles and especially in-use performance studies. The structural characteristics of the fabrics have been evaluated to enhance the performance properties.