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Machine-Stitched E-Textile Stretch Sensors

Authors
  • Lucy E. Dunne (University of Minnesota)
  • Guido Gioverto (University of Minnesota)
  • James Coughlin (University of Minnesota)
  • Kaila Bibeau (University of Minnesota)

Abstract

Wearable, garment-integrated sensing is a distinct challenge for many reasons. Significant among these reasons is the challenge of fabricating sensors that are unobtrusive and comfortable for longterm daily wear. Here, we present a novel method for fabricating e-textile stretch sensors using industrial sewing machinery. The resulting sensors are perceptually similar to existing stitches used in garment fabrication, offering improvements in comfort and ease of manufacture compared to other types of sensors.

Keywords: E-textiles, wearable technology, sensors, manufacture

How to Cite:

Dunne, L. E., Gioverto, G., Coughlin, J. & Bibeau, K., (2013) “Machine-Stitched E-Textile Stretch Sensors”, International Textile and Apparel Association Annual Conference Proceedings 70(1).

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Published on
01 Jan 2013
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