9. Wearables¶
Research and Ideation
In textiles, wearable refers to any material or fabric designed to be worn on the body as clothing, accessories, or functional garments. These textiles are typically flexible, durable, and comfortable to suit the needs of the wearer. Wearables also extend to technologically enhanced garments that incorporate electronics or sensors to perform specific functions.
Types of Wearable in Textile
TYPES OF WEARABLE IN TEXTILE
1 Traditional Wearable Textiles:
Used for making clothing items such as shirts, pants, dresses, and jackets.
Accessories like scarves, hats, and gloves.
Crafted from materials like cotton, wool, silk, synthetic fibers, or blends.
2 Functional Wearable Textiles:
Serve specialized purposes, such as:
Sportswear: Moisture-wicking fabrics for athletes.
Medical Textiles: Compression garments or bandages.
Protective Gear: Fire-resistant, water-repellent, or UV-protective clothing.
3 Smart Wearable Textiles:
Incorporate technology for advanced functionality.
Examples:
Clothes with built-in sensors to track heart rate, body temperature, or movement.
Fabrics that change color or adapt to environmental conditions.
Heated jackets or cooling apparel.
4 Fashion Wearable Textiles:
Designed for aesthetics and style.
Include unique patterns, embroidery, or modular designs for customization.
5 Sustainable Wearables:
Made from eco-friendly materials such as organic cotton, recycled polyester, or bioplastics.
Promote circular design for recyclability and reduced waste.
Wearables in textiles aim to combine functionality, comfort, and style, meeting various needs from fashion to performance enhancement.
References & Inspiration¶
Pixels in textiles involve incorporating digital design elements into fabric structures, enabling patterns, colors, and textures to be represented in a grid-like format similar to digital screens. This approach bridges technology and craftsmanship, offering possibilities for modular designs, customizable patterns, and even interactive garments. It can enhance the aesthetic appeal of textiles while introducing new functionalities like dynamic visuals or embedded smart systems.
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Process and workflow¶
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footnote fabrication files
Fabrication files are a necessary element for evaluation. You can add the fabrication files at the bottom of the page and simply link them as a footnote. This was your work stays organised and files will be all together at the bottom of the page. Footnotes are created using [ ^ 1 ] (without spaces, and referenced as you see at the last chapter of this page) You can reference the fabrication files to multiple places on your page as you see for footnote nr. 2 also present in the Gallery.
Code Example¶
Use the three backticks to separate code.
// the setup function runs once when you press reset or power the board
void setup() {
// initialize digital pin LED_BUILTIN as an output.
pinMode(LED_BUILTIN, OUTPUT);
}
// the loop function runs over and over again forever
void loop() {
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, HIGH); // turn the LED on (HIGH is the voltage level)
delay(1000); // wait for a second
digitalWrite(LED_BUILTIN, LOW); // turn the LED off by making the voltage LOW
delay(1000); // wait for a second
}
Results¶
Video¶
From Vimeo¶
Sound Waves from George Gally (Radarboy) on Vimeo.