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E-Textiles 101
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Fiber Optics
Transmit light from one end to the other, used in e-textiles for creating luminous effects and dynamic visual garments.
Conductive Fabric
Fabric that conducts electricity, which can be used for touch sensors, heating elements or to shield against electromagnetic interference.
Piezo Speaker
A small and flexible speaker that can create sound when voltage is applied, integrated into clothing for sound-based alerts or communication.
Photovoltaic Cells
Convert light into electricity, can be used in wearable tech for power generation from sunlight, integrated into clothes or bags.
Thermochromic Pigments
Change color in response to temperature changes. Used in e-textiles to create garments that change color with body or environmental temperatures.
EL Wire (Electroluminescent Wire)
A wire that glows when an alternating current is applied, used for decorative and practical applications to provide illumination in textiles.
Flex Sensor
A sensor that changes resistance when bent, which can be integrated into e-textiles to detect movement or create interactive features.
LDR (Light Dependent Resistor)
A sensor whose resistance decreases with increasing incident light intensity, can be used in wearable projects for light-sensitive applications.
Solar Fiber
A type of fiber that can harness solar energy, potentially to be woven into e-textiles to create garments that can generate electricity.
Attiny
A small form-factor microcontroller that's easily integrated into fabric and used in minimal or space-constrained wearable projects.
Pressure Sensor
Detects the application of force or weight and changes its electrical resistance accordingly, useful in smart footwear or interactive surfaces.
Vibration Motor
A miniaturized motor causing fabric or garments to vibrate, often used in wearable devices that provide haptic feedback.
Conductive Ribbon
A flat, flexible strip that conducts electricity, used as an alternative to conductive thread for creating connections between components in e-textile projects.
E-Textile Battery
A battery that's thin, flexible, and often rechargeable, designed to power e-textile and wearable electronics.
Capacitive Touch Sensor
Detects touch or proximity by measuring changes in capacitance, used in garments for controlling electronics through touch.
Conductive Thread
Used to create flexible circuits and connections without traditional wiring. It is sewn into fabrics to integrate electronic components.
LilyPad Arduino
A microcontroller board designed for e-textiles and wearable projects. It can be sewn to fabric and similarly mounted power supplies, sensors and actuators with conductive thread.
SMA (Shape Memory Alloy) Wire
Metal wire that contracts when heated, allowing for movement or shape change in e-textiles applications.
RFID Tags
Wireless non-contact use of radio-frequency electromagnetic fields to transfer data, embedded in textiles for tracking or data exchange purposes.
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes)
Small electronic light sources that can be sewn into textiles to create patterns or indicators that light up.
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