A fully textile-based, tunable, force and strain sensing resistor for e-textile applications.

Heliyon

Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad, Trg. Dositeja Obradovica 6, 21000 Novi Sad, Serbia.

Published: February 2024

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This work presents a novel approach towards integrating electronic components with textiles, by successfully creating a fully textile-based element that is capable of detecting applied forces by variation in its resistance value. The fabrication of the device consists of a specialized siliconized conductive fabric, which is placed above and below a layer of switch fabric, which acts as a force sensor. In this paper, the effects of three different geometries are observed, as well as the washability of the device, along with tension testing. Μoreover, the device behavior is simulated as well as applied in a real-life scenario. The proposed element demonstrates a good dynamic range, high repeatability and stability, and minimal impact of washing, creating a great candidate for integration in e-textiles.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10900933PMC
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