Sewing and adhesive bonding technologies for smart clothing production
International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology
ISSN: 0955-6222
Article publication date: 10 May 2023
Issue publication date: 10 July 2023
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to present investigations of the influence of sewing and adhesive bonding technology on the aesthetic, mechanical and conductive properties of the e-textile package. Commercially available conductive textiles are tested for the production of e-textile package by most common cut-and-sewn clothing production technologies.
Design/methodology/approach
Sewing, adhesive bonding and seam sealing technologies used to obtain e-textile packages with woven and knitted conductive textiles. Produced e-textile packages described in terms of thickness, bending rigidity and general appearance. Exploitation properties of prepared samples tested by cycle tensile experiment and discussed on the basis of variation of linear electrical resistance property.
Findings
Research has shown that a reliable e-textile package can be obtained by applying cut-and-sew technology for conductive tracks of silver coated woven and knitted material. Seam sealing by thermoplastic polymer layer has an impact on the electrical and deformation properties of the samples. To create attractive smart clothing design, the appropriate joining method and its technological parameters must be chosen to ensure the durability and safety of e-textile packages.
Originality/value
The findings of the research are of substantial value for the production of e-textiles by cut-and-sewn technologies. The required shape of the conductive textile element for various applications can be cut and joined to the garment parts using traditional sewing or adhesive bonding techniques.
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Acknowledgements
Research was supported in part by the Science Council of Lithuanian under project No. 09.3.3-LMT-K-712-24-0021, program “Development of Scientific Competence of Scientists, Other Researchers, Students through Practical Scientific Activities”.
Citation
Domskiene, J., Mitkute, M. and Grigaliunas, V. (2023), "Sewing and adhesive bonding technologies for smart clothing production", International Journal of Clothing Science and Technology, Vol. 35 No. 4, pp. 581-595. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCST-02-2022-0028
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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