A brief synopsis on conductive textiles

Abstract

Over the past few years, the purpose of clothing has evolved beyond its fundamental role of providing simple physical protection from the environment. It has now assumed the role of an interface with the capacity to sense and convey information about both the body and its surroundings. The demand for electro conductive fibers and textiles is experiencing rapid growth, extending beyond antistatic applications to encompass various areas like sensing, data transfer, monitoring, corrosion protection, and electromagnetic interference shielding. The emerging trend of embedding electronic circuits and wearable devices into garments is becoming increasingly popular as it contributes to enhance the overall quality of life. Thus, this paper summarizes the history and development of smart textiles, Techniques of producing conductive textiles along with its types and application fields.