Course Information

Course Code:
Course Number:
Code Course Name Language Type
TEK 434E Introduction to Smart Textiles and Wearable Technology English Elective
Local Credits ECTS Theoretical Tutorial Laboratory
3 6 3 0 0
Course Prerequisites and Class Restriction
Prerequisites TEK 232 MIN DD
or TEK 232E MIN DD
or TEK 234E MIN DD
or TEK 252 MIN DD
or TEK 252E MIN DD
or TEK 254E MIN DD
Class Restriction None
Course Description
Definition of smart textiles, classification and market share, general characteristics expected from smart textiles, overview of electronic textiles (e-textiles) and wearable technologies. Biomimetics and bio-inspired approaches for smart fabric design. Chromic materials used in smart textiles; application of photochromic, thermochromic, electrochromic materials in textiles and color change in textiles. Thermo-regulated textiles; phase changing materials (PCMs) and technology for incorporating PCMs into textiles. Polymeric intelligent materials for smart textiles: application of shape memory systems to textiles. The use of intelligent textile materials and technologies in tissue engineering applications. Electrically conductive textile based materials and electrical properties of conductive textiles. Formation of textile based electronic circuits. Data transmission and signaling in textiles. Optical fibers and their applications in textiles. Fabrication technologies of reflective fabric and fabrics containing phosphorescence. Smart textiles and wearable technologies in medical and healthcare applications. Smart textiles in military, automotive and architectural applications. Smart textiles for structural health monitoring. Design and development strategy for e-textiles and wearable technology projects. Recent innovations in smart textiles and fashion wearable technology