Article
Engineering, Manufacturing
Jianying Chen, Hengyu Zhang, Hui Ji, Fumei Wang, Hong Xiao
Summary: This paper presents an origami tunable frequency selective fabric (oTFSF) which can adjust its resonant frequency through folding and ironing a single layer of FSF. The oTFSF can alter the angle of interaction between electromagnetic waves and conductive units, allowing for precise adjustment of the resonant frequency. It offers characteristics such as broadband, lightweight, flexibility, and adjustable frequency.
COMPOSITES PART A-APPLIED SCIENCE AND MANUFACTURING
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Yanyan Lin, Ningbo Cheng, Na Meng, Chao Wang, Xianfeng Wang, Jianyong Yu, Bin Ding
Summary: Developing dynamic moisture management of textiles is crucial for smart clothing. Current pore-actuated fabrics suffer from deformations and limited control over sweat transfer. In this study, a patterned cotton fabric (PCF) with thermal-triggered transmission channels is proposed, allowing for spontaneous mode switching based on ambient temperature. The PCF fabric maintains body temperature and reduces moisture permeability in cold weather, while providing efficient water vapor transportation and directional sweat transfer in hot weather.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Han Li, Jiqiang Cao, Junli Chen, Yonggui Li, Jinkang Liu, Zhaoqun Du
Summary: This article introduces a new type of smart wearable textile that has high sensitivity, good electric heating performance, high breathability, and shock absorption. It can be applied in areas such as smart insoles, cushions, mattresses, and numeric keyboards, with potential applications in modern medicine and robot protection.
TEXTILE RESEARCH JOURNAL
(2022)
Review
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Kai Dong, Xiao Peng, Renwei Cheng, Chuan Ning, Yang Jiang, Yihan Zhang, Zhong Lin Wang
Summary: The seamless integration of triboelectric nanogenerator (TENG) technology with traditional wearable textile materials has resulted in the development of textile TENGs, which will have a significant impact in the era of Internet of Things and artificial intelligence. This article comprehensively summarizes and analyzes the recent advances in textile TENGs with 3D fabric structures, highlighting their superiority over 1D and 2D structures in terms of power output and pressure sensing. The future integration capabilities of 3D fabrics are also discussed.
ADVANCED MATERIALS
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Physical
Fangqing Ge, Weidong Yu, Yunjie Yin, Chaoxia Wang
Summary: A solar-driven thermochromic fabric has been successfully developed with the function of light intensity monitoring. It demonstrates stable photothermal conversion and high-contrast reversible color change performance under sunlight irradiation. The fabric allows timely monitoring of sunlight irradiation intensity for human body protection and health management.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS CHEMISTRY A
(2021)
Article
Instruments & Instrumentation
Mengjiao Pan, Lijun Wang, Yehu Lu, Jingxian Xu, Suyan Liu
Summary: Developing fabrics with enhanced thermal protection is a cutting-edge topic in thermal protective clothing for workers. Researchers prepared temperature-responsive NiTi shape memory alloy filaments that transform into a sinusoid form under high temperature. By incorporating these filaments into various composite fabrics and traditional TPC fabric systems, they created a smart fabric system with adaptive structure. Thermal protective performance tests showed that the addition of these fabrics significantly slowed down the rise of skin surface temperature and prolonged the time to the first-degree burn. This study inspires the engineering of composite fabrics with enhanced thermal protection and advances the development of smart technology in textile engineering.
SMART MATERIALS AND STRUCTURES
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Paper & Wood
Sena Demirbag Genc, Sennur Alay Aksoy, Cemil Alkan
Summary: This study developed a smart cotton fabric with wetting and water vapor permeability properties stimulated by temperature. N-vinyl caprolactam based PHEVAH polymer was synthesized by free radical addition polymerization and grafted onto a cotton fabric. The synthesized polymer showed a low critical solution temperature of 34°C. The fabrics treated with the polymer exhibited a temperature-sensitive hydrophilic to hydrophobic transition and increased vapor permeability. The PHEVAH polymer formed a flexible coating on the fabric surface without increasing its bending rigidity.
Review
Engineering, Biomedical
Jan Kubicek, Klara Fiedorova, Dominik Vilimek, Martin Cerny, Marek Penhaker, Miroslav Janura, Jiri Rosicky
Summary: Wearable electronics in the field of biomedical signal monitoring have a significant impact on the market. Electronic textile is a modern trend in wearable electronics, integrating functional materials with regular clothing to realize various devices. Textile electrodes and e-textiles are considered multidisciplinary fields, integrating material engineering, chemistry, and biomedical engineering.
IEEE REVIEWS IN BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Theresa Junge, Rike Brendgen, Carsten Grassmann, Thomas Weide, Anne Schwarz-Pfeiffer
Summary: A person's body temperature is a crucial indicator for their health, with a slight 2°C deviation potentially leading to severe consequences. Therefore, the development of a temperature-sensing and heatable yarn is a significant advancement in monitoring and regulating body temperature. This technology offers advantages in various industries, including healthcare and sports.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Tanyu Wang, Peng Li, Shu Fang, Pengli Zhang, Ying Yang, Hao Liu, Li Liu
Summary: The rise of wearable intelligence has led to increasing attention on smart heated clothing. This research focuses on the preparation of fabric-based pressure-sensitive flexible heating elements (PSFHEs) for temperature control, as the absence of dynamic monitoring and prediction of the microclimate can affect clothing comfort and intelligence.
IEEE SENSORS JOURNAL
(2023)
Review
Materials Science, Textiles
Xinyu Zhang, Miao Tian, Jun Li
Summary: Innovation in firefighters' clothing depends on new material development. Smart textiles enhance personal thermal management through sensing and responding to external stimuli. To understand their impact on thermal protection performance, the application of smart textiles in firefighting was investigated. Preparation and integration of smart textiles with firefighters' clothing are introduced, primarily focusing on active cooling and thermal-responsive textiles. The combination with clothing is influenced by material characteristics and textile position, impacting thermal protection performance. Evaluation methods for thermal protective fabrics and clothing with smart textiles need to be reconsidered. This review suggests future directions for enhancing comfort and safety in firefighters' clothing.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xun Zhao, Austin Chang, Justin Li, Jing Xu, John Hollister, Ziyuan Che, Xiao Wan, Junyi Yin, Shaolei Wang, Shinyoung Lee, Pirouz Kavehpour, Jun Chen
Summary: Advances in wearable bioelectronics have the potential to transform healthcare from reactive to proactive by focusing on disease prevention and health promotion. This study presents the development of an air-permeable textile (APT) bioelectronics that utilizes a liquid metal electrode encapsulated between layers of electrospun Polycaprolactone textile. The APT bioelectronics demonstrates stable performance, producing an open-circuit voltage of 12 V and a short-circuit current of 0.12 mA. With a drying rate of 5.07% min(-1), the APT bioelectronics offers improved breathability and wearing comfort compared to conventional fabrics.
ADVANCED MATERIALS TECHNOLOGIES
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Feiran Li, Shuai Wang, Ziran Wang, Keda Jiang, Xuezeng Zhao, Lu Shao, Yunlu Pan
Summary: This paper proposes a fouling-proof cooling (FP-Cool) fabric with superomniphobic Janus channels for efficient personal thermal regulation. The FP-Cool fabric exhibits durable fouling resistance and high evaporation capacity, making it significant in intelligent textiles design and other applications.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Shujie Li, Alex Kosek, Mohammad Naim Jahangir, Rajiv Malhotra, Chih-Hung Chang
Summary: A novel low-temperature printing method has been developed for creating wearable negative-temperature-coefficient thermistors on thermally sensitive fabrics. The method utilizes stable and printable ink to achieve a processing temperature of 120 degrees C.
ADVANCED FUNCTIONAL MATERIALS
(2021)
Article
Chemistry, Analytical
Zahra Rahemtulla, Theodore Hughes-Riley, Tilak Dias
Summary: This study presents a vibration-sensing glove created by embedding sensors in textile yarns, enabling monitoring of vibration exposure while maintaining user comfort. The development of this glove aims to mitigate hand injuries caused by prolonged use of vibrating power tools by workers.
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Muhammad Umair, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Yasir Nawab, Muhammad Ayub Asghar, Tanveer Hussain
Summary: Three-dimensional woven spacer composites have great potential for use in automobiles and construction due to their superior mechanical performance. This study evaluated the time-dependent compression and recovery behavior of three-dimensional woven spacer composites. The results showed that the static compressive strength decreased with increased sample thickness, and the 4 mm thick composite exhibited the highest energy absorption during fracture. Additionally, the 10 mm thick composite showed the highest recovery, while the 20 mm thick composite exhibited higher creep with time.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Hassan Iftekhar Ahmed, Muhammad Umair, Yasir Nawab, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani
Summary: Recent research has focused on the auxetic behavior of natural and low-performance yarns, but this study explores three-dimensional woven auxetic fabrics with high-performance yarns. Increasing the float length of binder and warp yarns in equal ratios results in higher auxeticity, while a difference in float length decreases auxeticity. 3D woven fabrics exhibited a Negative Poisson's Ratio ranging from -0.9 to -2.98, and the auxetic woven composites made of high-performance yarns structures showed impact strength ranging from 55.64 kJ/m(2)to 158.46 kJ/m(2).
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Muhammad Umar Nazir, Khubab Shaker, Yasir Nawab, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah, Muhammad Umair
Summary: Cellulose, the most abundant substance in plants, is widely used in textile production due to its abundance, ease of processing, biodegradability, and compatibility with the human body. This study compared the thermo-physiological comfort properties of woven fabrics made from four different cellulosic yarns. The results showed that cotton fabric had higher air permeability and thermal resistance, while tencel fabric exhibited superior moisture management properties compared to other cellulosic fabrics.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Khubab Shaker, Muhammad Umair, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Yasir Nawab
Summary: The research investigates the response of a 3D woven fabric-based pressure sensor by altering the yarn interlacement pattern in a three-layered fabric. Results show that all structures have the potential to be used as pressure sensors, with the PTP structure demonstrating the most efficient performance.
FIBERS AND POLYMERS
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Zuhaib Hassan, Ozgur Atalay, Fatma Kalaoglu
Summary: This study presents the fabrication and characterization of laser-treated conductive cotton fabrics using copper metallization techniques. Laser-treated samples showed improved resistance to wear compared to untreated fabric samples, making them potential ideal candidates for electronic textile applications. As a result, laser treatment has been successful in enhancing the abrasion resistance of conductive textile fabrics.
JOURNAL OF THE TEXTILE INSTITUTE
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Mechanical
Hend M. Elmoughni, Ayse Feyza Yilmaz, Kadir Ozlem, Fidan Khalilbayli, Leonardo Cappello, Ash Tuncay Atalay, Gokhan Ince, Ozgur Atalay
Summary: Computerized machine knitting technology offers a rapid and scalable manufacturing technique for incorporating wearable assistive devices into garments, paving the way for mass-production of customizable soft robotics wearables.
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Saleem, Muhammad Yasin Naz, Shazia Shukrullah, Shaukat Ali, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani
Summary: The study investigated the preparation of TiO2-NPs coated over cotton fabric using plasma treatment, which resulted in improved wettability and stability of the nanoparticles on the fabric, showing high self-cleaning efficiency. The tensile strength of the fabric slightly decreased after plasma treatment, but increased after TiO2 coating.
APPLIED PHYSICS A-MATERIALS SCIENCE & PROCESSING
(2021)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Muhammad Umair, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Muzzamal Hussain, Yasir Nawab
Summary: Green composites made of degradable fibers and natural resins show ecofriendly features. This research focused on developing novel 3D woven jute/green epoxy composites with hybrid interlocking patterns, and found that different weaving structures exhibit varied mechanical performance.
JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL TEXTILES
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
S. U. L. T. A. N. ULLAH, H. A. S. S. A. N. I. F. T. I. K. H. A. R. AHMED, S. Y. E. D. T. A. L. H. A. A. L. I. HAMDANI
Summary: The temperature and washing parameters have a significant impact on the electrical properties of conductive yarns and woven fabrics. These parameters can modify the electrical properties of the materials, which may improve or deteriorate their desirable properties. After washing, the weight and electrical resistance of conductive samples increased. The silver-coated yarn showed better electrical conductance, and its resistance did not change significantly after two washes. The mass per unit area of woven structures also decreased.
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Shenela Naqvi, Muhammad Dawood Husain, Philip Lewis
Summary: This study investigated the pressure distribution under different types of cuffs and found non-uniform pressure distribution at the interface among the cuffs. The pressure at the interface was lower than inside the cuffs, showing pressure attenuation as it transferred to the surface underneath. The study concludes that selecting fabric with optimized properties is crucial for accurate blood pressure estimation.
MEHRAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Dawood Husain, Shenela Naqvi, Muhammad Owais Raza Siddiqui, Richard Kennon
Summary: The paper introduces a textile-based resistance temperature sensor for continuous monitoring of human body temperature, and a tailor-made test rig for sensor calibration. The study validates the experimental results through modeling and concludes that the temperature sensor exhibits linear variation across its thickness, while the temperature of the sensing element can be approximated based on its position.
MEHRAN UNIVERSITY RESEARCH JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Materials Science, Textiles
Hassan Iftekhar, Muhammad Umair, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Syed Muhammad Imran, Muhammad Shahid Nazir, Zulfiqar Ali
Summary: Improvement in the mechanical properties of natural fiber reinforcement has been a focus of researchers in recent years. This article investigates the impact of weave structure on mechanical performance, specifically in hybrid-woven fabrics. The study finds that different weave structures have significant effects on the mechanical properties of the materials, and statistical analysis confirms the reliability of the results.
JOURNAL OF NATURAL FIBERS
(2023)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Muhammad Sohaib Anas, Habib Awais, Syed Talha Ali Hamdani, Khubab Shaker, Zeeshan Azam, Yasir Nawab
Summary: Smart auxetic structures are receiving attention for their negative Poisson's ratio in various fields. This research fabricated three different auxetic weft-knitted structures using different materials and tested their physical properties, negative Poisson's ratio, and thermo-physiological comfort properties. The results showed that the developed fabrics exhibited negative Poisson's ratio and different materials had different performance in terms of air permeability, thermal resistance, and moisture management capacity.
ADVANCES IN MATERIALS SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Multidisciplinary
Ayse Feyza Yilmaz, Fidan Khalilbayli, Kadir Ozlem, Hend M. Elmoughni, Fatma Kalaoglu, Asli Tuncay Atalay, Gokhan Ince, Ozgur Atalay
Summary: The use of textiles in soft robotics offers advantages in weight, conformability, and manufacturing. This research examines the stitching process and segment types for fabric-based pneumatic bending actuators in soft robotic glove applications. Experiments show that segmenting the actuator increases bending angle and high anisotropy differences result in higher gripping forces. The addition of textile-based capacitive strain sensors enhances grip force, bending angle, and controllability.
Article
Polymer Science
Muhammad Owais Raza Siddiqui, Salma Farooq, Muhammad Dawood Husain, Saira Faisal
Summary: The effective thermal conductivity and air permeability of a multifilament polyester yarn used in sports T-shirts were investigated using computer modeling and finite element analysis (COMSOL Multiphysics, ABAQUS/CAE). It was found that the number of fibers, the porosity of the yarn, and the proportion of fibers in the volume fraction directly affected the effective thermal conductivity and air permeability of the yarn. The study showed that as the number of fibers increased, the porosity of the yarn decreased linearly, resulting in an increase in effective thermal conductivity and a decrease in air permeability.
