Wearables, smart textiles & smart apparel [[electronic resource] /] / Dominique Paret, Pierre Crégo

• Record Nr.: UNINA9910583459903321
• Autore: Paret Dominique
• Pubbl/distr/stampa: London, UK : , : ISTE Press : , : Elsevier, , 2019; ©2019
• ISBN: 0-08-102764-8; 1-78548-293-9
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource
• Soggetti: Wearable technology; Electronic textiles; Textiles; Textile industry; Wearable Electronic Devices
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Definitions and Position -- Non-textile and Textile Wearables -- The Market – the Applications -- Aspects to Take into Consideration for Wearables, Smart Textiles and Smart Apparel -- Examples of Non-textile Wearables -- Examples of Smart Fibers and Smart Textiles -- The Future of Smart Fibers and Smart Textiles -- Examples of Smart Apparel -- Components -- RF Connectivity in Wearables -- Global Architecture of Wearables: Connected Textiles -- Chain for a Connected Wearable -- Examples of Concrete Realization of Wearables: Smart Connected Apparel -- Cost Aspects.
• Sommario/riassunto: Wearables, Smart Textiles & Smart Apparel, the first book of its kind on the topic, is divided into two major themes, wearables that are part of the large textile family and those that are not. It provides a broad overview of topics, markets, applications, benefits, fears and technologies, also emphasizing the industrial economics and costs, etc. As the wearables market continues to grow, making inroads in classic clothing, luxury, medical and professional use, and in protection and accessories like sports bracelets, watches, glasses, fashion or sports ; shoes, etc., this book helps users understand the technology and its future in industry.