Smart clothes and wearable technology /
McCann, J.(Jane)
Bryson, D.(David)
Oxford : Woodhead Publishing,
2009.
"Published by Woodhead Publishing in association with The Textile Institute"-- T.p. verso.
"A comprehensive review of the technologies and materials available for the design and production of smart clothing, this book goes beyond the basics to provide a comprehensive overview of the wearer's requirements. After assessing the design and materials available for smart clothing and wearable technology, the book covers the design process from fiber selection through to product developments in digital print technology. It then examines the general requirements, types of technologies available, and manufacturing methods. The coverage includes developments in fabric joining and graphic communications"-- Publisher's web site.
Includes bibliographical references (p.442-443) and index.
Smart materials.
Clothing trade
Textile fabrics
Textile fibers
Wearable computers