The term "Smart Textiles" refers to a wide range of studies and products that extend the functionality and aesthetic use of common fabrics. Smart Textiles are usually designed and manufactured with fibres and filaments, yarns together with the textile-related techniques such as woven, knitting, braiding or non-woven, that intertwine with electronics engineering. Therefore, the combination of textiles and electronics (e-textiles) can be developed by applying smart materials and electronics technology that are capable of accomplishing additional artistic features and a wide range of functions.
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