Jewelry and clothing: transforming from decoration to information

Linzi E. Dodd*, Hamdi Torun, David Wood

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Although wearables have shown utility in many clinical-based studies, their transition to daily use is limited by their design-induced lack of integration to everyday clothing items. This chapter explores current flexible substrate sensors and their substrates, which have the potential to be developed into wearable items. We also discuss the barriers to entry for wearables in the fashion industry and how the gap between clothing and healthcare can and needs to be narrowed to facilitate widespread ease of use.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDigital Health
Subtitle of host publicationExploring Use and Integration of Wearables
EditorsAlan Godfrey, Sam Stuart
Place of PublicationAmsterdam
PublisherAcademic Press
Chapter20
Pages345-355
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9780128189146
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2021

Keywords

  • Wearables
  • embroidery
  • embroidered electronics
  • paper electronics
  • flexible sensors

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