Smart Fabrics

SMART FABRICS 

Smart textiles, also known as electronic textiles (e-textiles) or smart fabrics, are textiles that contain electronic components and enhance the features of wearables, automobiles, and other products. They are either made into a textile-based product, or created with the intention of being integrated into a textile.

Smart fabrics can be grouped into two broad categories: aesthetics and performance enhancement.

CONDUCTIVE FABRICS :

Fabrics woven with conductive materials like metal fibers or conductive polymers. These fabrics can be used in applications such as wearable electronics, where they enable the transmission of electrical signals.

Phase Change Materials (PCMs):

Fabrics infused with PCMs that change phase (e.g., from solid to liquid) in response to temperature changes. They can absorb and release heat to regulate body temperature, providing comfort in varying environmental conditions.

Shape Memory Fabrics:

Fabrics engineered with shape memory alloys or polymers that can change shape in response to external stimuli, such as temperature or electrical current. They are used in applications like self-fitting garments or smart textiles for medical purposes.