In this paper, electrical characterization and modeling of conductive textiles are presented. A dedicated measurement setup has been developed to allow reliable connection of the textile samples with the equipment cables. Geometrical fabric structures and fabrication tolerances as well as high frequency properties up to 6 GHz for four types of textiles have been determined. Transmission lines w...

This paper presents a design framework for wearable electronic textiles. The focus is on the design and simulation issues that arise from the interaction of the electronic textile, the human body, and the environment. To assist in design choices within this framework, a simulation environment is described that uses Ptolemy II to integrate models of the physical environment, human locomotion, se...

Novel biomaterials based on hydrophilic polycaprolactone and polyurethane (Tecophilic®) nanofibers with an encapsulated 5,10,5,20-tetraphenylporphyrin photosensitizer were prepared by electrospinning. The doped nanofiber textiles efficiently photo-generate O(2)((1)Δ(g)), which oxidize external chemical and biological substrates/targets. Strong photo-virucidal effects toward non-enveloped polyom...

E-textiles, hybrid products that incorporate electronic functionality into textiles, often need to withstand washing procedures ensure textile typical usability. Yet, the washability—which is essential for many e-textile applications like medical or sports due hygiene requirements—is still insufficient. The influence factors damage in integrated electronics as well common weak points are not ex...

This chapter describes different types of textile structures suited for smart textiles and gives a short overview of production methods for weaved, knitted, and nonwoven fabrics.