A Review on Amalgamation of Textile-based Components for Standardization of Smart Fabrics

This article provides an overview of the fundamental ideas and methodologies utilized in the construction of fabric sensors, along with the frequently employed materials and procedures in the field of electronic textiles. It illustrates that depending on the level of integration within the fabric platform, sensing capabilities may be accomplished by either intrinsic or external modifications to textile substrates. The present study showcases the adaptability of fabric sensors in quantifying force, pressure, chemicals, humidity, and temperature fluctuations. The materials, connections, fabric circuits, interconnect, encapsulation, and manufacturing processes used in fabric technologies are very adaptable and diverse. However, they are not as durable as the components used in traditional electronics. The survey results indicate that it is feasible to create a comprehensive smart fabric system by combining various types of functional elements based on textiles. This effort aims to initiate the standardization of smart fabric sensing techniques and e-textile production procedures.