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View article: Influence of Encapsulation Size and Textile Integration Techniques on the Wash Durability of Textiles with Integrated Electronic Yarn
Influence of Encapsulation Size and Textile Integration Techniques on the Wash Durability of Textiles with Integrated Electronic Yarn Open
A crucial factor when developing e-textiles is ensuring their robustness and functionality during everyday activities, particularly washing. The ability to launder e-textile garments is not merely a matter of convenience but a necessity fo…
View article: Submersible touchless interactivity in conformable textiles enabled by highly selective overbraided magnetoresistive sensors
Submersible touchless interactivity in conformable textiles enabled by highly selective overbraided magnetoresistive sensors Open
Miniature electronics positioned within textile braids leverages the persistent flexibility and comfort of textiles constructed from electronics with 1D form factors. Here, we developed touchless interactivity within textiles using 1D over…
View article: Design considerations for the creation of electronic yarns for wearable health monitoring devices
Design considerations for the creation of electronic yarns for wearable health monitoring devices Open
Textiles with embedded sensing capabilities can be an ideal solution for many health monitoring applications as textiles are comfortable to wear close to the skin. Various integration techniques have been explored over the years to create …
View article: Exploring Sustainable Approaches for Electronic Textile Products and Prototypes
Exploring Sustainable Approaches for Electronic Textile Products and Prototypes Open
This research investigated the sustainability of textile garments with integrated electronics and their potential impact on the environment. The electronic textiles (E-textiles) sector is booming, with many advancements in E-textile produc…
View article: Wearable Electronic Textiles for Healthcare, Wellbeing, and Protective Applications
Wearable Electronic Textiles for Healthcare, Wellbeing, and Protective Applications Open
Electronic textiles (E-textiles) can act as an exceptional substrate for incorporating sensing devices for monitoring physiological parameters, as they are comfortable to wear close to the skin. This makes them excellent for a variety of a…
View article: Quantification of Fundamental Textile Properties of Electronic Textiles Fabricated Using Different Techniques
Quantification of Fundamental Textile Properties of Electronic Textiles Fabricated Using Different Techniques Open
Electronic textiles (E-textiles) have experienced an increase in interest in recent years leading to a variety of new concepts emerging in the field. Despite these technical innovations, there is limited literature relating to the testing …
View article: The Design and Development of Woven Textile Solar Panels
The Design and Development of Woven Textile Solar Panels Open
Over the past few years, alternative power supplies to either supplement or replace batteries for electronic textile and wearable applications have been sought, with the development of wearable solar energy harvesting systems gaining signi…
View article: The Design and Engineering of a Fall and Near-Fall Detection Electronic Textile
The Design and Engineering of a Fall and Near-Fall Detection Electronic Textile Open
Falls can be detrimental to the quality of life of older people, and therefore the ability to detect falls is beneficial, especially if the person is living alone and has injured themselves. In addition, detecting near falls (when a person…
View article: The design and development of woven textile solar panels - Supporting data - Samples.xlsx
The design and development of woven textile solar panels - Supporting data - Samples.xlsx Open
Contains data related to the characterisation of solar cells soldered onto wires, solar E-filaments, solar E-yarns, and solar E-filament/E-yarns woven into a textile structure.
View article: Underlying data for the research article ‘The design and development of woven textile solar panels’.
Underlying data for the research article ‘The design and development of woven textile solar panels’. Open
This data was used in the publication ‘The design and development of woven textile solar panels’ which was published in the journal Materials.
View article: The design and development of woven textile solar panels - Supporting data - Large panel.xlsx
The design and development of woven textile solar panels - Supporting data - Large panel.xlsx Open
Contains data relating to the characterisation of a large area textile solar panel.
View article: Classifying Gait Alterations Using an Instrumented Smart Sock and Deep Learning
Classifying Gait Alterations Using an Instrumented Smart Sock and Deep Learning Open
This paper presents a non-invasive method of classifying gait patterns associated with various movement disorders and/or neurological conditions, utilising unobtrusive, instrumented socks and a deep learning network. Seamless instrumented …
View article: Finite-Element Analysis of the Mechanical Stresses on the Core Structure of Electronically Functional Yarns
Finite-Element Analysis of the Mechanical Stresses on the Core Structure of Electronically Functional Yarns Open
Electronic yarns (E-yarns) are a type of electronic textile where the electronics are embedded within the yarn structure, resulting in a yarn with normal textile properties. This is achieved by soldering thin copper wires onto electronic c…
View article: Joint Angle, Range of Motion, Force, and Moment Assessment: Responses of the Lower Limb to Ankle Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion
Joint Angle, Range of Motion, Force, and Moment Assessment: Responses of the Lower Limb to Ankle Plantarflexion and Dorsiflexion Open
There is limited research on the biomechanical assessment of the lower limb joints in relation to dynamic movements that occur at the hip, knee, and ankle joints when performing dorsiflexion (DF) and plantarflexion (PF) among males and fem…
View article: Vibration-Sensing Electronic Yarns for the Monitoring of Hand Transmitted Vibrations
Vibration-Sensing Electronic Yarns for the Monitoring of Hand Transmitted Vibrations Open
Overexposure to hand transmitted vibrations (HTVs) from prolonged use of vibrating power tools can result in severe injuries. By monitoring the exposure of a worker to HTVs, overexposure, and injury, can be mitigated. An ideal HTV-monitori…
View article: Electromyographic Assessment of the Lower Leg Muscles during Concentric and Eccentric Phases of Standing Heel Raise
Electromyographic Assessment of the Lower Leg Muscles during Concentric and Eccentric Phases of Standing Heel Raise Open
Only a small number of muscle activation patterns from lower limbs have been reported and simultaneous muscle activation from several lower limb muscles have not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to examine any gender di…
View article: An Investigation of the Physical and Electrical Properties of Knitted Electrodes When Subjected to Multi-Axial Compression and Abrasion
An Investigation of the Physical and Electrical Properties of Knitted Electrodes When Subjected to Multi-Axial Compression and Abrasion Open
Knitted electrodes are a key component to many electronic textiles including sensing devices, such as pressure sensors and heart rate monitors; therefore, it is essential to assess the electrical performance of these knitted electrodes und…
View article: Electromyographic Assessment of the Lower Leg Muscles during Concentric and Eccentric Phases of Standing Heel Raise
Electromyographic Assessment of the Lower Leg Muscles during Concentric and Eccentric Phases of Standing Heel Raise Open
Only a small number of muscle activation patterns from the lower limb have been reported and simultaneous muscle activation from several lower limb muscles have not been investigated.The purpose of this study was to examine any gender diff…
View article: Vibration-Sensing Electronics Yarns for the Monitoring of Hand Transmitted Vibrations
Vibration-Sensing Electronics Yarns for the Monitoring of Hand Transmitted Vibrations Open
This data was used for the publication ‘Vibration-Sensing Electronics Yarns for the Monitoring of Hand Transmitted Vibrations’ that was published in the journal Sensors: doi:10.3390/s21082780.
View article: A Review of Solar Energy Harvesting Electronic Textiles
A Review of Solar Energy Harvesting Electronic Textiles Open
An increased use in wearable, mobile, and electronic textile sensing devices has led to a desire to keep these devices continuously powered without the need for frequent recharging or bulky energy storage. To achieve this, many have propos…
View article: Study of Three Interface Pressure Measurement Systems Used in the Treatment of Venous Disease
Study of Three Interface Pressure Measurement Systems Used in the Treatment of Venous Disease Open
The aim of the publication is to report the accuracy, repeatability and the linearity of three commercially available interface pressure measurement systems employed in the treatment of venous disease. The advances in the treatment and man…
View article: An investigation of temperature-sensing textiles for temperature monitoring during sub-maximal cycling trials
An investigation of temperature-sensing textiles for temperature monitoring during sub-maximal cycling trials Open
Temperature-sensing textiles have been proposed for a variety of applications, including health monitoring and sports. Skin temperature ( T sk ) measurements are an important parameter in performance sports and can be used to better unders…
View article: Wash Testing of Electronic Yarn
Wash Testing of Electronic Yarn Open
Electronically active yarn (E-yarn) pioneered by the Advanced Textiles Research Group of Nottingham Trent University contains a fine conductive copper wire soldered onto a package die, micro-electro-mechanical systems device or flexible ci…
View article: Electronically Active Textiles
Electronically Active Textiles Open
Electronically Active Textiles (e-textiles) are a type of textile material that has some form of electronic functionality. This can be achieved by attaching electronics onto the surface of the textile, incorporating electronic components a…
View article: Hyperelastic Properties of Platinum Cured Silicones and its Applications in Active Compression
Hyperelastic Properties of Platinum Cured Silicones and its Applications in Active Compression Open
This paper presents the fundamental research of design, development, and evaluation of an active compression system consisting of silicone based inflatable mini-bladders, which could be used in applying radial pressure for the treatment of…
View article: An investigation of a wash‐durable solar energy harvesting textile
An investigation of a wash‐durable solar energy harvesting textile Open
This work demonstrates a novel and sustainable energy solution in the form of a photovoltaic fabric that can deliver a reliable energy source for wearable and mobile devices. The solar fabric was woven using electronic yarns created by emb…
View article: Flexible Temperature Sensor Integration into E-Textiles Using Different Industrial Yarn Fabrication Processes
Flexible Temperature Sensor Integration into E-Textiles Using Different Industrial Yarn Fabrication Processes Open
Textiles enhanced with thin-film flexible sensors are well-suited for unobtrusive monitoring of skin parameters due to the sensors’ high conformability. These sensors can be damaged if they are attached to the surface of the textile, also …
View article: Exploring the Role of Textile Craft Practice in Interdisciplinary E-Textiles Development through the Design of an Illuminated Safety Cycling Jacket
Exploring the Role of Textile Craft Practice in Interdisciplinary E-Textiles Development through the Design of an Illuminated Safety Cycling Jacket Open
Most E-textile research tends to fall within the arts or science disciplinary boundaries, despite E-textiles themselves being interdisciplinary in nature. This work explores how contemporary woven textile practice methodologies can play a …
View article: A Knitted Multi-Junction Pressure Sensor That Uses Electrical Resistance to Determine the Applied Pressure: Development and Characterization
A Knitted Multi-Junction Pressure Sensor That Uses Electrical Resistance to Determine the Applied Pressure: Development and Characterization Open
The measurement of pressure at the skin is highly important for a number of human-based monitoring applications. This work presents a resistive knitted spacer pressure sensor for monitoring the pressure at the skin–clothing–seat interface …
View article: Solar Energy-Harvesting E-Textiles to Power Wearable Devices
Solar Energy-Harvesting E-Textiles to Power Wearable Devices Open
This work presents an innovative solar energy harvesting fabric and demonstrates its suitability for powering wearable and mobile devices. A large solar energy harvesting fabric containing 200 miniature solar cells has been shown to charge…