Authors : Rohini D. Meshram
Page Nos : 137-142
Description :
E-textiles and smart garments integrate electronic functionality directly into fabrics, enabling sensing, actuation, communication, and adaptive behavior within apparel. This paper reviews the state of the art and emerging trajectories of e-textiles in the fashion industry, covering materials and fabrication methods; sensing and actuation modalities; power, data, and connectivity architectures; human factors and user experience; design and aesthetics; sustainability and circularity; standards and regulation; and market dynamics. We synthesize findings from academic and industry sources to identify key objectives and methodological approaches, highlight case studies in sports, health, workwear, and expressive fashion, and discuss barriers to scale, including durability, washability, safety, data privacy, and end-of-life management. The paper concludes with a roadmap emphasizing modular architectures, material innovation, interoperable standards, user-centered co-design, and lifecycle strategies to accelerate responsible adoption in mainstream fashion.
