Research Article
Garment Device: Challenges to Fabrication of Wearable Technology
@INPROCEEDINGS{10.4108/icst.bodynets.2013.253707, author={Genevieve Dion}, title={Garment Device: Challenges to Fabrication of Wearable Technology}, proceedings={8th International Conference on Body Area Networks}, publisher={ICST}, proceedings_a={BODYNETS}, year={2013}, month={10}, keywords={digital fabrication digital knitting garment device ifibers intelligent fibers intelligent yarns iyarns knit simulation mass customization seamless knitting smart garment textile device 3d knitting wearable technology}, doi={10.4108/icst.bodynets.2013.253707} }- Genevieve Dion
Year: 2013
Garment Device: Challenges to Fabrication of Wearable Technology
BODYNETS
ACM
DOI: 10.4108/icst.bodynets.2013.253707
Abstract
Smart garments, also known as wearable technology are designed with textiles engineered to perform specific functions. Progress in intelligent yarns and fibers present viable opportunities to design garment devices embedded with technology. This paper discusses the importance of a multidisciplinary team to advance research on smart textiles, and the use of digital fabrication as a viable method of production. Using Shima Seiki CAD systems and machinery, virtual knit designs are developed with modeling software, then realized into actual products by means of computer driven knitting machines. Akin to 3D printing, computer aided knitting is a form of digital fabrication for prototypes but can also be utilized to produce final products and scale manufacturing.