Smart clothes and wearable technology / Edited by J.McCann and D. Bryson

Contents: pt. 1. The design of smart clothing and wearable technology. The emergence of wearable computing / M. Malmivaara -- Types of smart clothes and wearable technology / R.D. Hurford -- End-user based design of innovative smart clothing / J. McCann -- The garment design process for smart-clothing : from fibre selection through to product launch / J. McCann -- Designing smart clothing for the body / D. Bryson. pt. 2. Materials and technologies for smart clothing. The influence of knitwear on smart wearables / F. Saifee -- Woven structures and their impact on the function and performance of smart clothing / L. Thomas -- Nonwovens in smart clothes and wearable technologies / F. Kane -- Sensors and computing systems in smart clothing / A.J. Martin -- The application of communication technologies in smart clothing / P. Lam -- Power supply sources for smart textiles / G. Min. pt. 3. Production technologies for smart clothing. Garment construction : cutting and placing of materials / J. McCann, S. Morsky, X. Dong -- Developments in fabric joining for smart clothing / I.C. Agnusdei -- Digital embroidery techniques for smart clothing / A. Taylor -- Developments in digital print technology for smart textiles / C. Treadaway -- Environmental and waste issues concerning the production of smart clothes and wearable technology / M. Timmins. pt. 4. Smart clothing products. Smart clothing and wearable technology for the health and well-being market / D. Bryson -- Smart clothing for the ageing population / J. McCann -- Smart clothing and disability : wearable technology for people with arthritis / S. Underwood -- Wearable technology for the performing arts / J. Birringer, M. Danjoux -- Branding and presentation of smart clothing products to consumers / W. Stahl.